If you love
Los Angeles, but don’t want to live downtown, these suburbs are the next best thing. We looked at a whole bunch of data to narrow 79 Los Angeles suburbs down to the 10 best places to live in.
Let’s take a look at the winners.
10 Los Angeles Suburbs to Live In
Key Stats:
- Average commute time: 25 minutes
- Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
San Marino kicks off our list of the best Los Angeles suburbs to live in with plenty of lovely and spacious craftsman, Tudor, and Mediterranean style homes for potential buyers.
Arts and culture enthusiasts will love the gallery exhibits, rare books collections, and gardens at The Huntington. Residents can also enjoy a picnic and stroll through scenic Lacy Park.
Key Stats:
- Median household income: $143,958
- Unemployment rate: 5.6 percent
Rolling Hills Estates earns the second spot on our list with a population of just over 8,000. Home buyers in this close-knit community will find a range of housing options, from sprawling Mediterranean and contemporary style homes to chic modern condos.
Shop until you drop in Rolling Hills Estates’ mile long commercial district at the Promenade on the Peninsula and the Peninsula Shopping Center. Nature lovers will enjoy the South Coast Botanic Garden, while golf enthusiasts hit the links at the Rolling Hills Country Club.
Key Stats:
- Median household income: $139,259
- Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
If you can’t get enough time on the water, the oceanfront suburb of Manhattan Beach should be at the top of your list. Sprawling contemporary and Mediterranean style homes are common here.
Go surfing, swimming, fishing, or boating at the Manhattan Beach Pier, or enjoy a picnic by the pond and live event at Polliwog Park. Convenient shopping from brand name retailers is available at Manhattan Village.
Key Stats:
- Average commute time: 26 minutes
- Total amenities: 13,375
Torrance comes in fourth on our list with plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy. Craftsman style homes and chic modern condos are common picks for home buyers.
Shop brand name retailers at the Del Amo Fashion Center or grab some fresh local produce at the Torrance Certified Farmers Market. Residents can also browse gallery exhibits at the Torrance Art Museum or see a live performance at the James R. Armstrong Theater.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,565
- Median household income: $107,885
Agoura Hills earns the fifth spot on our list with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find beautiful contemporary, craftsman, and Mediterranean style homes.
Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Lindero Country Club. Nature lovers are just minutes away from thousands of acres of green space at the Palo Comado Canyons and Malibu Creek State Park.
Key Stats:
- Total amenities: 2,702
- Average commute time: 22 minutes
Home buyers searching in the small Los Angeles suburb of El Segundo will have their pick of luxurious Mediterranean, contemporary, and craftsman style homes with immaculate yards.
Spend the day surfing, swimming, or soaking up the sun at the beach, or hit the links at The Lakes at El Segundo. Active residents will love the fields and courts at Recreation Park.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,381
- Median household income: $124,583
Nature lovers will flock to the scenic Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas. Spacious craftsman, contemporary, and Mediterranean style homes are common picks for home buyers.
Residents will find hiking trails, swimming holes, and gorgeous mountain views at the Malibu Creek State Park. Plan a weekend camping trip at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Calabasas Country Club.
Key Stats:
- Average commute time: 27 minutes
- Median household income: $99,496
The oceanfront suburb of Redondo Beach comes in eighth on our list with a range of housing options. Home buyers will find everything from chic modern condos to sprawling Mediterranean style homes.
Enjoy a day at the beach and a stroll through Miramar Park, or enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at the South Bay Galleria. Arts and culture enthusiasts can enjoy a live performance at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
Key Stats:
- Average commute time: 22 minutes
- Unemployment rate: 7.2 percent
Artesia earns the ninth spot on our list of the best Los Angeles suburbs to live in with one of the lowest average commute times of any place we ranked. Home buyers have a range of options, from modest bungalows to sprawling Mediterranean villas.
Get involved in the community and enjoy live music at city events like Family Fun Night, or have a picnic and stroll through Artesia Park. The nearby Los Cerritos Center offers convenient access to brand name retailers.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,285
- High school graduation rate: 96 percent
Sierra Madre rounds out our list of the best Los Angeles suburbs to live in with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find modern townhomes, spacious craftsman style homes, and sprawling Mediterranean style homes.
Nature lovers are just minutes away from beautiful campgrounds, scenic trails, and horseback riding at the Angeles National Forest. Community events like Concerts in the Park are a great way to stay involved in the community and enjoy local talent.
Our Methodology
To figure out which Los Angeles suburbs would make the cut, we took a look at the following criteria:
- Amenities per capita
- Standard of living (cost of living, median home value, median rent, median household income, and high school graduation rate)
- Total crimes per 100k
- Unemployment rate
- Average commute time
We ranked each suburb in the above categories and averaged the scores. The suburbs with the lowest overall scores made our list of the best Los Angeles suburbs to live in.
To see how the rest of the suburbs we ranked measured up, check out the table below:
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