Jefferson Park West, Los Angeles

Is Jefferson Park West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe6476

Medium4831

Low5674

Other10063

162 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape54

Child involved111

Assault20

Other11

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 resident reportedly slipped and fell near Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Units including Engine 42 and Rescue 42 responded.	Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232	Medical Emergency
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 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, 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, 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, police were dispatched code two to a possible domestic violence battery at a residence near West 62nd Place. Radio traffic also reported a missing juvenile last seen near McKinley Avenue and referenced a power outage affecting traffic signals at Florence and Hoover.	W 62nd Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90044	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to several automatic fire alarms and small rubbish fires, including near Palms Boulevard, the 405 freeway by Getty Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, and South Main Street. One crew reported finding no problems and being unable to access a school location, and requested that school police be notified.	Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066	Fire

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Median Home Price

$1,086,503

Average Rent

$2,854

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Jefferson Park West is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $1,086,503, making it more expensive than most California neighborhoods.

The area features a mix of small to medium apartment complexes and single-family homes, mostly renter occupied, with many homes built before 1940 and some between 1940 and 1969.

Densely UrbanWalkable

Quick Facts

Sales and Service Workers	59.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Jefferson Park West mainly consists of small to medium apartments and single-family homes, with most properties renter occupied.

Vacancy Rate	9.3%
Housing Age	Many homes built before 1940 and between 1940-1969
Housing Type	Mix of small to medium apartments and single-family homes

What buyers will notice right away

Many residences date back to before 1940, offering historic character.

Most residential real estate is renter occupied.

Families & Lifestyle

Jefferson Park West is a walkable urban neighborhood with a diverse population and a strong presence of sales and service workers.

Walkable Urban Living — One of the most walkable neighborhoods in America, ideal for urban lifestyles.

Sales and Service Workers	59.6%

Demographics

Sales and Service Workers	59.6%
Executive, Management, Professional	28.2%
Spanish Speakers	56.9% of households
Korean Speakers	3.3%
Canadian Ancestry	1.2%
Foreign Born Residents	35.4%

Commute

Most residents have a commute between 30 and 45 minutes, with a high share using bus transit.

Jefferson Park West offers strong transit access with high bus ridership and moderate drive-alone rates.

Transit Access — Bus ridership is higher than in most U.S. neighborhoods, supporting transit-oriented lifestyles.

Moderate Commute Length — Most residents spend 30 to 45 minutes commuting, near the national average.

Drive Alone	66.0%
Bus Commute	20.7%
Main Commute Time	30 to 45 minutes

Homes for sale near 90016

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

$895,000

3 bd | 2 ba | 820 sqft

2754 S Cloverdale Ave

Los Angeles, CA, 90016