Exposition Park East, Los Angeles

Is Exposition Park East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe10596

Medium7875

Low8158

Other15336

385 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape128

Child involved256

Assault50

Other25

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, an incident was reported at the Magic Carpet Motel near W Century Blvd, room 133. Suspect described as a 16-year-old Black female wearing a beige shirt and beige shorts.	W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported battery at a motel on West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles. The suspect is described as a teenage girl wearing a beige shirt and beige shorts.	W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of possible child abuse at an apartment near Hillcrest Dr. A 16-year-old male is mentioned in the dispatch; the suspect description is unclear from the audio (appears to reference a Black female, but wording conflicts).	Hillcrest Dr d, Los Angeles, CA 90008	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports that street and trail lights are out along Florence Avenue between Normandie Avenue and Vermont Avenue, and that utility crews are reportedly working in the area.	Normandie Ave & W Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047	Road Closure
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 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, dispatch reports a missing adult last seen near McKinley Avenue in Los Angeles. The person was last seen on July 16 around 8:30 a.m. and is reported to have mental health conditions and to be off prescribed medication.	McKinley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001	Missing Person

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Median Home Price

$782,463

Average Rent

$1,936

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Exposition Park East is an urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $782,463, more expensive than 40.8% of California neighborhoods. The average rent is $1,936, which is lower than 91.6% of California neighborhoods.

The area features mostly small to medium apartment complexes and single-family homes, with a high renter occupancy rate of 92.9%. Many residences are newer, built since 2000, with some from 1940 to 1969.

UrbanAffordable RentHigh Renter Occupancy

Quick Facts

Korean Language Speakers	8.3%

Housing market and real estate character

Exposition Park East's housing market is dominated by rental properties, mostly small to medium apartments and some single-family homes.

Renter Occupied Rate	92.9%
Vacancy Rate	5.0%
Housing Age	Many homes built since 2000 and some from 1940-1969

What buyers will notice right away

Vacancy rate is low at 5.0%, indicating strong demand for rental housing.

Owner occupancy is very low, so buyers will find mostly rental properties.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a diverse population with a strong presence of families and working residents.

Diverse Occupations — 33.3% work in sales and service, 28.1% in manufacturing and labor, 23.0% in executive and professional roles.

Children Below Poverty Line	34.7%

Demographics

Per Capita Income	Lower than 95.0% of US neighborhoods
Spanish Speakers	63.8%
Korean Speakers	8.3%
Foreign Born Residents	42.1%
Top Ancestry	Mexican (25.1%)

Commute

Most residents have short to moderate commutes, with a variety of transportation modes.

Exposition Park East offers relatively short commutes with diverse transportation options.

Short Commutes — 34.0% of commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.

Multiple Transit Options — High rates of carpooling and bus use complement driving alone.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	57.5%
Carpool Rate	21.4%
Bus Commute Rate	5.7%

Homes for sale near 90037

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$749,000

3 bd | 1 ba | 1,218 sqft

4239 S Raymond Ave

Los Angeles, CA, 90037