Santa Monica

Los Angeles · California · United States · Pop. 92K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Transit Strong in Entertainment Strong in Healthcare

Iconic beach city with the Third Street Promenade, world-famous pier, excellent schools, and a walkable downtown. One of LA's most livable and desirable addresses despite premium pricing.

Neighborhood Profile

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Updated March 2026

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Great

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Great

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Affordability

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$1,453

per month

Home Value

—

median

Household Income

$56,250

median annual

Avg Commute

26.8 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Transit Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

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Santa Monica

Los Angeles · California · United States · Pop. 92K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Transit Strong in Entertainment Strong in Healthcare

Iconic beach city with the Third Street Promenade, world-famous pier, excellent schools, and a walkable downtown. One of LA's most livable and desirable addresses despite premium pricing.