Vermont Square East Neighborhood

Is Vermont Square 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

$679,387

Average Rent

$1,833

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Vermont Square East

Vermont Square East is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $679,387, making it more affordable than most California neighborhoods.

The area features primarily small to medium apartment complexes, with a high renter occupancy and a population density exceeding 96% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Affordable HousingHigh Renter OccupancyHighly WalkableDensely Urban

Quick Facts

Walkability	Top 5%

Housing market and real estate character

The neighborhood's housing stock mainly consists of small to medium apartment buildings, with a majority renter occupancy and a moderate vacancy rate.

Renter Occupied	Majority
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1969 and before 1940
Vacancy Rate	7.3%
Housing Type	Small to medium apartment complexes

What buyers will notice right away

Most residences were built before 1970, reflecting a well-established neighborhood.

High renter occupancy suggests a transient or rental-focused community.

Families and Lifestyle

Vermont Square East has a significant portion of children living in poverty and a workforce dominated by sales and service occupations.

Economic Challenges — The neighborhood faces high childhood poverty and low income levels.

Workforce Composition — A large share of residents work in sales, service, and manufacturing jobs.

Child Poverty Rate	55.0%
Sales and Service Workers	45.7%

Demographics

Income Level	Lower than 85.3% of U.S. neighborhoods
College Graduates
Spanish Speakers	84.0%
Foreign Born	51.1%
Top Ancestry	Mexican (46.3%)

Commute

Most residents have short to moderate commutes, with a mix of driving, bus riding, and carpooling.

Vermont Square East offers a variety of commute options with a notably high bus ridership.

Short Commutes — Most residents spend less than 30 minutes commuting.

Public Transit Use — Bus ridership is among the highest nationally.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone	48.7%
Bus Commute	18.4%
Carpool	16.0%

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