Buying Property in Los Angeles as a Foreigner
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Los Angeles aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Los Angeles, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor GatewayHood | $982,208 | 3.3% | 50 | 27 | 8 |
| Hancock ParkHood | $1,367,594 | 2.0% | 47 | 20 | 8 |
| Green MeadowsHood | $624,814 | 4.9% | 39 | 21 | 8 |
| Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $1,224,636 | 2.4% | 49 | 22 | 8 |
| Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $1,414,580 | 2.4% | 49 | 22 | 8 |
| Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $1,029,694 | 3.4% | 45 | 34 | 8 |
| Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $1,029,694 | 3.4% | 48 | 34 | 8 |
| Gramercy ParkHood | $735,782 | 4.1% | 43 | 29 | 8 |
| Golden TriangleHood | $1,314,610 | 3.4% | 47 | 27 | 8 |
| Glencrest HillsHood | $884,737 | 4.3% | 41 | 19 | 8 |
| Glassell ParkHood | $1,182,649 | 2.8% | 49 | 26 | 8 |
| Gallery RowHood | $469,763 | 6.8% | 31 | 5 | 8 |
| Flower DistrictHood | $469,763 | 6.8% | 46 | 5 | 8 |
| FlorenceHood | $649,807 | 4.6% | 35 | 25 | 8 |
| Financial DistrictHood | $679,798 | 4.7% | 42 | 11 | 8 |
| Fashion DistrictHood | $654,806 | 5.6% | 46 | 6 | 8 |
| FairfaxHood | $1,924,429 | 1.9% | 43 | 20 | 8 |
| Exposition ParkHood | $769,771 | 3.9% | 47 | 20 | 8 |
| Encino Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $950,218 | 3.9% | 53 | 29 | 8 |
| Elysian ValleyHood | $644,809 | 4.7% | 45 | 13 | 8 |
| El SerenoHood | $814,758 | 4.0% | 33 | 23 | 8 |
| Echo ParkHood | $1,319,108 | 2.4% | 35 | 31 | 8 |
| East HollywoodHood | $1,209,641 | 2.1% | 43 | 13 | 8 |
| Eagle RockHood | $1,399,584 | 2.3% | 48 | 21 | 8 |
| DowntownHood | $469,763 | 6.8% | 31 | 5 | 8 |
| Dolanco JunctionHood | $982,208 | 3.3% | 43 | 27 | 8 |
| DogtownHood | $644,809 | 4.7% | 35 | 13 | 8 |
| Devonshire HighlandsHood | $989,706 | 3.4% | 52 | 20 | 8 |
| Devonshire Country EstatesHood | $989,706 | 3.4% | 52 | 20 | 8 |
| Del ReyHood | $1,774,473 | 2.0% | 43 | 32 | 8 |
| Dayton AvenueHood | $874,740 | 3.2% | 54 | 20 | 8 |
| Cypress ParkHood | $1,182,649 | 2.8% | 49 | 26 | 8 |
| Culver GardenHood | $1,774,473 | 2.0% | 47 | 32 | 8 |
| CrenshawHood | $924,725 | 4.3% | 47 | 25 | 8 |
| Country Club ParkHood | $1,296,615 | 2.5% | 47 | 23 | 8 |
| Civic CenterHood | $644,809 | 4.7% | 41 | 13 | 8 |
| Cheviot HillsHood | $1,768,225 | 2.4% | 58 | 26 | 8 |
| Chesterfield SquareHood | $735,782 | 4.1% | 43 | 29 | 8 |
| Chatsworth Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $969,712 | 3.4% | 53 | 31 | 8 |
| Century CityHood | $2,236,836 | 5.6% | 46 | 17 | 8 |
| Central-AlamedaHood | $599,822 | 5.3% | 37 | 20 | 8 |
| Castle HeightsHood | $1,473,562 | 2.2% | 47 | 24 | 8 |
| CastellammareHood | $2,599,228 | 5.7% | 66 | 22 | 8 |
| CarthayHood | $1,629,516 | 2.5% | 47 | 25 | 8 |
| Canoga Park Neighborhood Council DistrictHood | $959,715 | 2.9% | 41 | 28 | 8 |
| Cameron WoodsHood | $834,752 | 3.8% | 45 | 19 | 8 |
| Cameo WoodsHood | $924,725 | 4.3% | 60 | 25 | 8 |
| Bunker HillHood | $644,809 | 4.7% | 39 | 13 | 8 |
| Broadway-ManchesterHood | $649,807 | 4.6% | 41 | 25 | 8 |
| Brentwood VillageHood | $2,409,285 | 1.9% | 35 | 35 | 8 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6 | 4.9 | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 28.3 | 5.1 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 28.6 | 5.0 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 26.5 |
Federal & California tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.8 |
| +1.9% |
| 2020 | 25.8 | 4.4 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 4.4 | — |
