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Los angeles, CA — ZIP 90021

Population: 2,897 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 90021 (Los angeles, CA) is $874,278 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $649,000 after a median 169 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,780/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$874,278

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

169

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$874,278
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
-3.6%
5-year appreciation
-2.8%
10-year appreciation
+24.9%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$970,389
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$649,000
Median price per sqft
$314
Median days on market
169 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+0.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,780/mo
1-year rent change
+8.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,980/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Para Los Ninos Charter District, Para Los Ninos Middle District, Los Angeles Unified
Schools include
Para Los Ninos Charter, Para Los Ninos Middle, Central High, Metropolitan Continuation, Tri-C Community Day

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Exide Technologies - Vernon (3 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
274
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
624,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
499,420

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (31 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2,205
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
78.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,163
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 90021State medianUS median
Median home value$874,278$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$649,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market169 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,780/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,163$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 90021?
$874,278.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 90021?
$649,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 90021?
Median days on market: 169 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 90021?
Typical rent: $2,780/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 90021?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is ZIP 90021 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 90021?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 90021?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 90021?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Exide Technologies - Vernon, 3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 90021?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 90021 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 90021?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 90021?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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