Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood, CA
Downtown Inglewood at a Glance
Downtown Inglewood is ranked #3 of 7 neighborhoods in Inglewood with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5). It ranks 4th of 7 in Inglewood for safety. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
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Market Street is the old main street of Downtown Inglewood, and the K Line now stops a short walk away at Florence and La Brea. The neighborhood is the civic center of the city, with the public library on Manchester Boulevard and a mix of older storefronts, restaurants and small offices around it. Housing in Downtown Inglewood is a mix of older apartment buildings, small bungalows and stucco houses on the side streets, with newer apartment projects rising near the rail line. Most homes sit within walking distance of at least one busy commercial street. Food is the best reason to walk around. Little Belize, a family-run spot on East Nutwood Street, is known for oxtail stew, panades and fried plantains. Banadir Somali Restaurant on West Arbor Vitae Street serves goat, and its breakfast menu includes ful and anjero bread. Grevillea Art Park on East Kelso Street and Queen Park on East Queen Street are the small green spaces close to home. For real room to roam, Edward Vincent Jr. Park is nearby in North Inglewood. The Beckmen YOLA Center on South La Brea is the home base of the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles program. Groceries are easy here. Vons on East Manchester, Superior Grocers on North La Brea and El Super on South La Brea are all close by, so many errands can be done on foot or with a short drive. The train reaches the Crenshaw corridor and the airport connection without a car. La Brea and Manchester carry heavy traffic, and event nights at the stadium district to the south add more cars and parking limits. Step off the train at Florence and La Brea, though, and a coffee on La Brea or a plate of Belizean stew on Nutwood is only a few minutes away on foot.
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Downtown Inglewood Amenities
Near good merchants4.7
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools Serving Downtown Inglewood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela | Primary | K-8 | |
| Oak Street | Primary | K-8 | |
| Beulah Payne STEAM Academy | Primary | K-8 | |
| Jefferson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lennox Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hawthorne High | High | 9-12 | |
| Lawndale High | High | 9-12 | |
| Leuzinger High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Downtown Inglewood a good place to live?
Downtown Inglewood ranks 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Inglewood with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
Is Downtown Inglewood safe?
Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 7 neighborhoods in Inglewood.
Which schools serve Downtown Inglewood?
Schools serving Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood include Centinela (2.4/5), Oak Street (2.0/5), Beulah Payne STEAM Academy (1.9/5), Jefferson Elementary (3.0/5) and Lennox Middle (2.9/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Downtown Inglewood?
Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 7 in Inglewood. Summer days run 63° to 76°F and winter days 49° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Downtown Inglewood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood scores 4.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 4th of 7 in Inglewood.
What is Downtown Inglewood known for?
Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood is associated with Market Street, Downtown Inglewood Station and YOLA Center. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5).
How does Downtown Inglewood compare to other Inglewood neighborhoods?
Downtown Inglewood ranks 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Inglewood. It ranks 4th of 7 in Inglewood for safety (2.7/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Inglewood are Fairview Heights and Hollywood Park.
What are the downsides of living in Downtown Inglewood?
Downtown Inglewood, Inglewood scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
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