5 Safe and Affordable Los Angeles Neighborhoods To Consider in 2023

[@vincentpaterno5311]

Glendale and Burbank both have Metrolink regional rail service to Union Station (the Glendale station can briefly be seen in the 1944 film noir classic "Double Indemnity"), as well as Metro and community bus service - good to know if either you or someone you live with either can't drive or is temporarily without a car. Woodland Hills has a bus link to Metro's Orange bus rapid transit line to North Hollywood or Chatsworth, while Echo Park is home to several Metro bus lines. Torrance Transit isn't directly served by LA Metro, but has a bus line connecting to its Green line light rail.

[@veronicawayte__]

Q if anyone knows, is there public transport supporting transport to North Hollywood and to Hollywood / West Hollywood? I’m researching areas and won’t have a car when I land. Looking Burbank, Pasadena, Loz Feliz, West Hollywood, Culver City (for its close proximity to ocean being aussie!) Any recommendation which would be best public transport wise...? Thank you!! Advice appreciated 🙏🏼♥️

[@veronicawayte__]

Super helpful! Thanks for posting. ✌🏼

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

LA has a metro and a bus service. I talk about them, in my cost of living video. Some areas like West Hollywood are really walkable.

[@veronicawayte__]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ thanks for redirection - I’ll check it out!

[@4theSCREEN]

Brilliant video... this is what people fear the most about living here, so it's super helpful to know you can find places that are both safe and affordable (relatively speaking)!

[@jimmylawrence6470]

Great video. Moving out next year so will keep the areas in mind.

[@dialdominic]

Great insights Anj! All of these neighborhoods are beautiful. I think I'd probably personally pick Glendale or Woodland Hills, but I could see being happy in any of them.

[@vincentpaterno5311]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ One thing Anj didn't note about Woodland Hills (though it has many great things going for it!) is that its geographical location literally makes it one of the hottest spots in metro LA. During weather reports on KNX radio or on local TV, Woodland Hills traditionally has the highest temperatures in the area (it's a rule of thumb that the San Fernando Valley tends to be 7 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than neighborhoods south of the Valley), and highs over 100 are not uncommon. Just something to keep in mind if you're not into the heat.

[@Oshane007]

Thank You very much Anj, out of the several videos I’ve watched this morning I feel yours was most accurate and informative based on the data from Wikipedia and other sources I’ve liked subscribed and hit the bell notification.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Glad it was helpful! Are you looking on making the move to LA?

[@TheRealCoachNicole]

Loved living in Torrance back in the 90s

[@mystikrebel1089]

Anj,i thought after coming out the cold, wind and rain i need to watch some of your videos on LA to see and feel the sunshine and blue skies . This is a very good insight into LA and its neighbour hoods something about LA or California in general always gives me a very creative feel and also a spiritual vibe where ive seen some nice temples there also .

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Look up Lake Shrine! It’s a beautiful place ❤️

[@mystikrebel1089]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ That's another strange synchronicity because my friend who had lived in LA when he was studying there ages back from down the Drive also used to talk about Swami Yogananda's Lake Shrine, he used to visit it all the time which always reminds me of St Valentine's Parks Lake which I walked pass at that very moment your message notification came on my phone..very strange timing..Definitely, I will go there to visit when I get to LA..

[@ozziVet]

Moved to Torrance a week ago, love it so far!

[@biancalerma5705]

We are planning on moving ! I have so much fear of the robberies and random shootings ! How has it been for you ?

[@ozziVet]

@@biancalerma5705 zip code 90505 is very good

[@slack3021]

​@@biancalerma5705Torrance is safe and boring and I'm trying to get the hell out LOL. Probably what you are looking for

[@Onthehill-oe3rw]

Thanks for a very useful pieces of advice.

[@weeooh1]

Wonderful informative vid, well presented and narrated. As someone looking for an eventual retirement spot on the west coast, much appreciated.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

So glad you enjoyed it, give me a cal when you're ready to make the move!

[@nathanielcarreon5634]

Areas mentioned maybe safe but not sure about being affordable.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Affordable for LA standards

[@MrThomasAnderson7892]

Very useful information. Thank you!

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Great to hear!

[@cesaravila4053]

Missing out Monterey park, Monrovia, duarte, almost all the Sam Gabriel valley.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Hey Monrovia is in my Upcoming areas video

[@voxhumana2able]

Thanks! Great video! We’re thinking of making the move ourselves. It’s so overwhelming! 😳

[@voxhumana2able]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ 🙌🙌

[@jerrywaynecalloway]

I wouldn't mind living in Torrance actually. I like being by the beaches. I currently live in Long Beach.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

How do you like it?

[@jerrywaynecalloway]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ I like anywhere by the beach tbh. La is too crowded for me

[@mkarias11]

Any other recommended safe and affordable neighborhoods that is within 30 min drive to LAX? Thank you!

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Are you renting - if so have you looked at Palms? Mid City, Mid Wilshire, Hermosa Besch?

[@mkarias11]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ Yes, renting. I ran the numbers and buying even a condo is very expensive.

[@piperhaser558]

Eagle rock, Atwater village, Highland park, Pasadena. La Canada and Montrose are also awesome but a bit further out.

[@annwong2724]

It's not really nice to say that Echo Park neighborhood has a dark past and bright future when long-time businesses and residents are being displaced through gentrification. 🙁

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Hey I saw this kind of revitalization in many areas in London, and I really just meant. that the area is really moving away from the negative reputation it formerly had.

[@petal213]

When she says “dark past” its codeword for darker skin people. Thank you for reading between the lines and pointing out the culturally devastating gentrification that is taking place in EchoPark and throughout LA. Saddest part is that the gentrifiers usually don’t last more than 30 years then they move back to where they came from after completely destroying local culture.

[@magnopecache2081]

I heard skid row is the cheapest in LA to live in 🤔

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

You might be right!

[@piperhaser558]

Skid row is an up and coming part of downtown Los Angeles. Although there are still some sketchy parts it's a neighborhood full of amazing shops, restaurants, architecture and people ❤

[@TheBakko343]

Not to be rude, but this lady doesn't have a clue of what 'affordable' housing means.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Hey this video is not on affordable housing but neighbourhoods. The ones featured are affordable in terms of Los Angeles- which my channel is about. Los Angeles in general is not renowned for being affordable. If however you do want or need to be here, and budget is a consideration these are some options that I wanted to share. Thanks for the feedback.

[@jmcnally647]

LOL...the cheapest listed rent is ~$1400 and all homes still over ~$500k...not sure you really understand what "working class" is. Unless the people working at the gas stations and retails stores are making upwards of $70k/year they can afford a tent on the sidewalk or a hostile room -smh.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

You’re right LA is expensive but it’s a relative metric. Middle income earners are very different here to even other parts of CA. Where do you live?

[@MayaDTV]

If your broke and you can’t afford living in LA just say that! SMH 🤦🏾‍♀️ It’s called a luxury for a reason

[@veronicawayte__]

I’m a West Australian moving to LA in coming months. However, please help… what does ‘Mom & Pop Shops’ mean..? Heard it a few times and have no idea 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 thanks in advance!

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Ha ha. Aussie - translation = Local shops, independently owned and not chains.

[@garethdavies2538]

Often a smallish family owned and run business.

[@piperhaser558]

2nd largest city in the state??

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

1 Los Angeles 3,822,238 2 San Diego 1,381,162 3 San Jose 971,233 4 San Francisco 808,437

[@choonblaze]

Why do Brits pronounce LA as Los An Gee Lease lol? Maybe we should pronounce Manchester as Mean Chewster in response

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Ha ha!

[@jaycarter4682]

@LivingInLAwithANJ live in Boston and have been planning to relocate to LA for about a year now to build out my podcast and coaching business. I'd like to build my network in LA to help enhance my podcast and get guests on that are in entertainment. I'm interested to hear people's opinions on whether it's worth the move to LA for this reason?

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

LA is definitely a great place for podcasts, self help, and entrepreneurial content in general. Have you thought about visiting and seeing how a few shorter trips go? I came for a month before I made the move. Then a few months later, I did three months , and then the three months ended up being long-term! Ultimately, it’ll come down to how good you are at networking .

[@jaycarter4682]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ Thanks for the insight! I have been there a few times and will be visiting a few times this year. Yes, have been networking here and there. I have a friend who lives in the valley.

[@tommytomtomt]

So glad I left the dump of California After forty years of living there and I recommend everybody does If you want a better quality of life, people and cost living, it's amazing once you leave California

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Where did you move to Tommy?

[@tommytomtomt]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ texas... Where most of the middle class California have been fleeing to a better quality of life And cost a living all around surpasses California ......amazing people and culture

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Oh wow! Is it similar weather wise?

[@idapk2910]

​@tommytomtomtI wanted to move to Texas but I hear from the people who've already moved there that the weather is too hot and humid there and there are lots of bugs, roaches, spiders and snakes, which absolutely creep me up; Not to mention the heavy traffic , high crime rate, dirtiness and tranportation issues. How do you cope with these issues?

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Oh yeah that would creep me out too!!

[@untouchable360x]

Torrance was nice. It's becoming more and more sketchy now.

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

Really? With crime? Or Homelessness?

[@untouchable360x]

Crime has risen significantly. Especially at the Del Amp Fashion Center mall. 5 arrests last year and one man was robbed in daylight during Christmas shopping. Starting this month, all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at the mall. @@LivingInLAwithANJ

[@Onthehill-oe3rw]

Sletchy, that is basically what every city in the world leads to.. why bother saying?

[@dadayahh1651]

No safe place in Los Angeles,,in fact no safe place in America either

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

I don’t want to tempt fate but I’ve been here 11 years and doing ok so far!!

[@dadayahh1651]

@@LivingInLAwithANJ Good for you Anj 👏, let us hope for others too

[@biancalerma5705]

​@LivingInLAwithANJ what area do you live in ? My husband got a job in woodland hills and I'm afraid due to the rise in hone invasion and radom shooting 😮. Any advice?

[@LivingInLAwithANJ]

@biancalerma5705 Hi I live in Sherman Oaks. I’ve noticed that crime is up everywhere! So I think wherever you are it’s best to have some security cameras and alarm system if you can!