Westlake, Los Angeles

Is Westlake 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

$860,328

Average Rent

$2,436

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Westlake is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $860,328 and average rent of $2,436. It features mostly small to medium-sized apartment complexes and high-rise buildings.

The neighborhood is highly walkable and densely populated, with 36,166 residents per square mile, making it one of the most crowded in the nation.

Dense UrbanHigh Renter OccupancyWalkable

Quick Facts

Renter Occupancy	100%

Housing market and real estate character

Westlake's housing is dominated by small apartments and high-rise buildings, with nearly all units renter-occupied.

Renter Occupied Rate	100%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms)	99.4%
Large Apartment Buildings	98.3%
Vacancy Rate	5.7%

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all housing units are renter-occupied, indicating limited owner-occupied options.

The neighborhood's dense urban setting and walkability appeal to those valuing city living.

Families & Lifestyle

Westlake has a unique demographic and occupational profile with significant challenges related to income and poverty.

Occupational Mix — Majority employed in manufacturing and laborer roles, with significant sales and service employment.

Transportation — High reliance on bus and carpool commuting reflects urban transit patterns.

Child Poverty Rate	54.1%
Manufacturing/Laborer Employment	56.6%
Bus Commute Share	37.3%
Carpool Commute Share	23.7%

Demographics

Income Level	Lower than 93.6% of US neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	54.1%
Spanish Speakers at Home	85.0%
Foreign Born Residents	57.0%
Common Ancestry	Mexican (24.3%)
Asian Ancestry	3.7%

Commute

Westlake residents experience longer commutes with a high share using public transit and carpooling.

Westlake's commute patterns highlight strong public transit use and carpooling, reflecting urban density and transit availability.

High Transit Use — More residents take the bus than in nearly all US neighborhoods.

Carpooling Popularity — Carpooling rates are significantly above national averages.

Main Commute Time	45-60 minutes
Bus Commute Share	37.3%
Carpool Commute Share	23.7%
Drive Alone Commute Share	22.9%

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