Buying Property in Los Angeles County as a Foreigner
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Los Angeles County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Los Angeles County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor HillsHood | $838,751 | 3.3% | 54 | 27 | 8 |
| WillowbrookHood | $619,816 | 5.6% | 47 | 20 | 3 |
| Whittier NarrowsHood | $759,774 | — | 38 | 22 | 26 |
| WhittierCity | $911,505 | 2.8% | 45 | 18 | 32 |
| West WhittierHood | $762,274 | — | 45 | 17 | 11 |
| WestmontHood | $721,036 | 4.1% | 37 | 27 | 8 |
| Westlake VillageCity | $1,412,078 | 3.3% | 63 | 33 | 89 |
| West HollywoodCity | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| WesthillsCity | — | — | — | — | 89 |
| West CovinaCity | $849,748 | 3.8% | 45 | 23 | 34 |
| West ChatsworthCity | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| West CarsonHood | $699,792 | 5.4% | 49 | 19 | 8 |
| West AthensHood | $721,036 | 4.1% | 43 | 27 | 8 |
| Walnut ParkHood | $775,770 | 2.9% | 31 | 14 | 8 |
| WalnutCity | — | — | — | — | 77 |
| View Park-Windsor HillsHood | $838,751 | 3.3% | 50 | 27 | 8 |
| Veterans AdministrationCity | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| VernonCity | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| Universal CityHood | — | — | 58 | — | 8 |
| Unincorporated WattsCity | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| Unincorporated Santa Monica MountainsCity | $2,874,147 | 3.6% | 64 | 24 | 89 |
| Unincorporated Rolling Hills EstatesCity | — | — | — | — | 97 |
| Unincorporated ChatsworthCity | $969,712 | 3.4% | 54 | 31 | 47 |
| TorranceCity | $1,261,527 | 2.9% | 45 | 26 | 80 |
| Temple CityCity | — | — | — | — | 77 |
| Stevenson RanchHood | $890,481 | 4.1% | 66 | 27 | 91 |
| South WhittierHood | $849,748 | 3.5% | 45 | 23 | 44 |
| South San GabrielHood | $982,208 | 3.4% | 54 | 20 | 39 |
| South PasadenaCity | — | — | — | — | 98 |
| South GateCity | $699,792 | 3.5% | 35 | 22 | 10 |
| Southern OaksHood | $890,481 | 4.1% | 68 | 27 | 91 |
| South El MonteCity | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| Signal HillCity | — | — | — | — | 26 |
| Sierra MadreCity | — | — | — | — | 17 |
| Santa MonicaCity | $3,063,430 | 2.7% | 50 | 22 | 90 |
| Santa Fe SpringsCity | $787,266 | 4.8% | 57 | 14 | 21 |
| Santa ClaritaCity | $757,447 | 4.4% | 64 | 30 | 67 |
| San PasqualHood | $1,609,522 | 2.2% | 59 | 28 | 15 |
| San MarinoCity | — | — | — | — | 99 |
| San GabrielCity | — | — | — | — | 57 |
| San FernandoCity | $736,281 | 4.2% | 47 | 12 | 8 |
| San DimasCity | — | — | — | — | 63 |
| Rowland HeightsHood | $1,103,172 | 3.1% | 52 | 21 | 29 |
| Rosemead Trailer ParkHood | $982,208 | 3.4% | 52 | 20 | 62 |
| Rose HillsHood | $849,748 | 3.2% | 59 | 22 | 31 |
| Rose HillHood | $849,748 | 3.2% | 58 | 22 | 11 |
| Rolling Hills EstatesCity | $2,499,258 | 3.0% | 50 | 31 | 97 |
| Rolling HillsCity | $2,499,258 | 3.0% | 50 | 31 | 97 |
| Redondo BeachCity | $1,549,545 | 2.7% | 49 | 34 | 91 |
| Rancho Palos VerdesCity | — | — | — | — | 89 |
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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 | — |
