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| 15 Août 2024
We used our proprietary Location Scores to rank the neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California based on the following characteristics that matter to retirees: Pedestrian-friendly, Transit-friendly, Parks, Groceries, and Quiet.
Here’s our list of the best neighborhoods for retirees in Los Angeles:
Local Logic builds location intelligence solutions to help home seekers and investors find opportunities that are most suited to their preferences and requirements. We draw upon thousands of data points to develop 18 proprietary Location Scores to provide street- and neighborhood-level insights.
Location Scores measure amenities close by and mobility patterns around a neighborhood, so homebuyers can better understand and assess a location. Using our location insights, you can find properties based on specific characteristics, such as proximity to schools or quiet neighborhoods, and make more informed decisions on where to live.
Below you’ll find the Location Scores for the best neighborhoods for retirees in Los Angeles, as well as the city’s average. We looked at the following scores:
Then, we ranked each neighborhood by a composite score of all these factors.
Here are the average scores for Los Angeles:
Composite score for retirees: 6.5
Here’s our data-informed list of Denver’s top neighborhoods for retirees:
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Composite score for retirees: 7.4
Los Feliz is a relaxed neighborhood that sits on a hillside that appeals to creatives of all ages and stages. The area boasts a lot of bars with historic flair, cool stores with unique finds, and cafés. Mirate is one of the many Mexican spots, and Little Dom’s is a haven for Italian food.
There are a few historic landmarks like the Tarantino-owned Vista Theater, a movie palace that dates back to 1923. You’ll also find the Griffith Observatory on the neighborhood’s border, and the La Luz de Jesus commercial art gallery.
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Composite score for retirees: 6.9
The residential enclave of Hancock Park dates back to the 1920s. It’s a dream neighborhood for any architecture enthusiast, as it’s made up of well-preserved mansions built in all sorts of styles including Tudor and Italian Revival. The neighborhood is built around the Wilshire Country Club, and features a small shopping and dining strip which includes Apollonia’s Pizzeria.
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Composite score for retirees: 6.8
The Westwood neighborhood is a bustling spot and home to the UCLA campus. It’s also home to the very walkable Westwood Village. If you want to immerse in cultural experiences, or share them with your grandkids, pop into the Hammer Museum, the Fowler Museum, the Geffen Playhouse, or the Fox Theater. Then top off your outing with a visit to Barney’s Beanery for American comfort food, or Toranj for Persian eats.
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Composite score for retirees: 6.6
Cheviot Hills is said to be a neighborhood of “quiet affluence,” nestled on the west side of Los Angeles. Dating back to 1924, the area is best known for its importance in the film industry. To this day, it serves as a popular filming location for television and movies because of its location between Sony Studios and Fox Studios.
Not too far away, you’ll find Universal Studios as well, meaning fun for the whole family. If you or the next generation of your family is into film, then this neighborhood should be a top contender for retirement.
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If you care to spend your days as a retiree basking in the sunshine, immersing yourself in visual arts, and eating diverse cuisine from any place you can think of, then our list of best places in Los Angeles for retirees is one to consider.
Our Location Scores are available through Local Content on many of our partner sites and their real estate listings in Atlanta. When searching for your next home, or a new neighborhood, you can look for specific characteristics on each individual listing to find the perfect place for you.
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