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South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA—90061

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$644,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$60,100
51.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
32
152.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$3,000
14.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,600
8.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,150
8.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,600
12.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

900039003790044900119004790062
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is $644,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.6%. This indicates that home prices in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$644,0001.6%
Single Family $646,0002.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $490,000
    3.2%
    2 Bed
    		$571,0001.1%
    3 Bed
    		$655,0001.9%
    4 Bed
    		$720,0001.8%
    5 Bed $761,137-0.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    6.3%
    1 Bedroom
    13.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    30.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.1%

    Rental Trends — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is $2,900, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is studios: $1,650, 1-bedrooms: $1,670, 2-bedrooms: $2,270, 3-bedrooms: $3,550, 4-bedrooms: $3,450. The most common rental property sizes in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.1% and 22.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,000$2,900
    Studio Rent $1,600$1,650
    1 Bed Rent $1,600$1,670
    2 Bed Rent $2,150$2,270
    3 Bed Rent $3,600$3,550
    4 Bed Rent $3,500$3,450
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    7.4%
    1 Bedroom
    18.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.9%

    Property Listings — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is 32. This is a increase of 152.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$675,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		2514.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%14.0%
    Days on Market
    		32152.0%
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    Demographics — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has a population of 28,500, which has increased by 3.0% over the past 5 years. South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		28,5003.0%
    % Under 18
    		27.6%0.7%
    % Seniors
    		10.7%17.6%
    % WFH
    		4.7%135.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		12.3%78.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 69.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 7.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA is black, making up 26.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 31.7% of the population in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, and this percentage has increased by 5.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		1.5%36.4%
    % Black
    		26.4%-17.2%
    % Hispanic
    		69.8%7.7%
    % Asian
    		0.8%100.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		31.7%5.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 169 mortgage originations in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		169
    % Conventional Loans
    		71.0%
    % Government Loans
    		29.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		20.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA under the Section 8 program is 25.4%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,327
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,226
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		25.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		84.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$210$1,600$1,810
    2 Bedroom$140$2,150$2,290
    3 Bedroom-$660$3,600$2,940
    4 Bedroom-$260$3,500$3,240

    Affordability — South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio10.3
    Median Home Price$644,000
    Median Household Income$60,100

    South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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