
Is S Burlington Ave / Maryland St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Los Angeles, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
255 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a potential medical emergency involving an ambulance battery call with a suspect near West Vernon Avenue with fire department staging nearby. | W Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a man standing in the intersection near Olympic Boulevard and Soto Street. The man was described as thin, with a dark complexion, wearing a black hat and dark clothing. | E Olympic Blvd & S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a female with a possible mental health issue was reported near North Evergreen. Dispatch mentioned several codes, but the exact nature of the police complaint is unclear. | N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Alvarado Street and 8th Street, with units also checking the area around 6th Street and Alvarado. | W 8th St & S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible rubbish fire near the intersection of Broadway and Valley Street in Los Angeles. | Valley St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding Code 3 to a reported traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near 3rd Street and Sycamore Avenue in Los Angeles. | S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported traffic collision near West Vernon Avenue involving a rescue vehicle and a motorcycle. | This is a hostel, 522 W Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person requiring advanced life support was reported near East First Street and North Alameda Avenue in Los Angeles. Highway patrol is on scene. | 1st St & N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist near 3rd Street and Sycamore Avenue, with a traffic unit requested to respond with lights and sirens. | S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic collision near South La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles. One party was confirmed not involved, and traffic units later appeared to address a possible related collision near Sycamore. | S La Brea Ave & Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 | Traffic |
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Neighborhood Overview
S Burlington Ave / Maryland St is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $763,826 and average rent of $1,571. It features mostly small apartments and high-rise buildings.
The neighborhood is extremely dense with 89,686 residents per square mile and is among the most walkable in the nation.
Quick Facts
| Renter Occupancy | 97.2% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing here is dominated by small apartments and high-rise buildings, with most units renter-occupied and a low vacancy rate.
| Renter Occupied Rate | 97.2% |
|---|---|
| Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms) | 98.9% |
| Large Apartment Buildings | 74.8% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.2% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood faces significant economic challenges with very high child poverty and a workforce dominated by sales, service, and manufacturing jobs.
| Child Poverty Rate | 75.5% |
|---|---|
| Sales and Service Employment | 62.5% |
| Manufacturing/Laborer Employment | 35.1% |
| Walking Commute Share | 12.0% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Lower than 98.3% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 75.5% |
| Spanish Speakers at Home | 74.9% |
| Korean Speakers at Home | 12.4% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 60.2% |
| Common Ancestry | Mexican (46.3%) |
Commute
Residents have shorter commutes with a majority using bus transit, some driving alone, and a notable share walking to work.
The neighborhood's commute patterns show strong bus use and walking, reflecting urban transit and walkability.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute Share | 44.5% |
| Drive Alone Commute Share | 27.5% |
| Walking Commute Share | 12.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of housing are common here?
Mostly small apartments and high-rise buildings with high renter occupancy.
How do most residents commute?
Many use the bus, with some driving alone or walking to work.