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Is Vermont Square Northeast 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

$799,569

Average Rent

$2,359

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Vermont Square Northeast is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $799,569 and average rent of $2,359. It features mostly small apartment buildings and complexes, with a very high renter occupancy rate.

The neighborhood is highly walkable and densely populated, with a majority Spanish-speaking population and a significant share of children living in poverty.

Dense UrbanVery High Renter OccupancyWalkableDiverse Community

Quick Facts

Renter Occupancy	93.2%

Housing market and real estate character

Vermont Square Northeast's housing is dominated by small apartment buildings with very high renter occupancy and moderate vacancy.

Renter Occupied	93.2%
Vacancy Rate	7.9%
Housing Age	Many built before 1940, some between 1940-1969
Small Apartment Buildings	47.5% of housing stock

What buyers will notice right away

Nearly half the housing stock consists of small 2-4 unit apartment buildings.

Many homes were built before 1940, reflecting a historic character.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a very high child poverty rate and a diverse occupational mix.

Diverse Occupations — 36.0% in manufacturing/labor, 33.9% in sales/service, 15.7% in executive/professional roles.

Child Poverty Rate	55.2%

Demographics

Income Level	Low income
Spanish Speakers	83.1%
Foreign Born	46.5%
Most Common Ancestry	Mexican (42.7%)

Commute

Most residents drive alone, with many using the bus or carpooling. Commute times are around average length.

Vermont Square Northeast features a mix of commute modes with a moderate commute length.

High Bus Usage — Bus ridership is higher than 98% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Moderate Commute Times — Most residents spend 30-45 minutes commuting one-way.

Drive Alone	63.6%
Bus Commute	16.4%
Carpool	14.2%
Typical Commute Time	30 to 45 minutes

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