Playa del Rey, Los Angeles, CA
At a glance
Playa del Rey is ranked #5 of 142 neighborhoods in Los Angeles with an overall score of 4.6/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 1st of 86 in Los Angeles) and schools (4.5/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.7/5).
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.7
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Overall Amenities score: 1.7 (1)
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Playa del Rey FAQs6 answers
Is Playa del Rey a good place to live?
Playa del Rey ranks 5th of 142 neighborhoods in Los Angeles with an overall Houseberry score of 4.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and schools (4.5/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.7/5).
Is Playa del Rey safe?
Playa del Rey, Los Angeles scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 86 neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Is Playa del Rey walkable to shops and restaurants?
Playa del Rey, Los Angeles scores 1.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 1.7 out of 5, 73rd of 86 in Los Angeles.
What is Playa del Rey known for?
Playa del Rey, Los Angeles scores highest on safety (5.0/5) and schools (4.5/5).
How does Playa del Rey compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Playa del Rey ranks 5th of 142 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. It ranks 1st of 86 in Los Angeles for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Carthay and Harvard Heights.
What are the downsides of living in Playa del Rey?
Playa del Rey, Los Angeles scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5).
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