Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe10489

Medium7206

Low7762

Other14621

255 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape68

Child involved147

Assault26

Other54

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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Median Home Price

$763,826

Average Rent

$2,305

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Macarthur Park East is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $763,826, higher than 38.7% of California neighborhoods. The average rent is $2,305, which is lower than 83.4% of California neighborhoods.

The neighborhood is notable for its high population density of 39,428 people per square mile, ranking it among the most densely populated in the U.S. Housing primarily consists of small to medium-sized apartments built mostly between 1970 and 1999.

Dense UrbanHigh Rental OccupancySmall Apartment Focus

Quick Facts

Bus Commuters	25.2%

Housing market and real estate character

Macarthur Park East's housing market is dominated by rental apartments, mostly small units in large apartment buildings.

Rental Occupancy	98.8%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or less)	96.4%
Large Apartment Buildings	88.0%
Vacancy Rate	4.5%
Housing Built 1970-1999	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all housing is renter-occupied, making owner-occupancy rare here.

Housing is overwhelmingly small units in large apartment complexes, unique nationally.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood's population and occupational mix shape its unique lifestyle.

Transit-Oriented Living — High bus ridership and bike commuting rates support car-free lifestyles.

Diverse Language Use — Spanish, English, and Korean are commonly spoken at home.

Sales & Service Workers	60.7%
Correctional Facility Residents	4.3%

Demographics

Sales & Service Employment	39.3%
Executive & Professional Employment	30.8%
Childhood Poverty Rate	18.9%
Foreign Born Residents	44.4%
Spanish Speakers	45.0%
Korean Speakers	14.5%
West Indian Ancestry	0.8%
Jamaican Ancestry	3.3%

Commute

Residents use diverse transportation modes with notable bus and bike commuting.

Macarthur Park East offers strong transit options with high bus and bike usage, supporting alternative commuting modes.

Transit Friendly — Bus ridership is among the highest nationally, making transit a viable option.

Bike Commuting — Bike commuting rates are well above average, supporting active lifestyles.

Bus Commuters	25.2%
Bike Commuters	3.6%
Drive Alone	46.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Most Common Commute Time	30-45 minutes

Homes for sale near 90057

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

$249,000

1 bd | 1 ba | 476 sqft

210 S La Fayette Park Pl APT 102

Los Angeles, CA, 90057