University Park, Los Angeles, CA
University Park at a Glance
University Park is ranked #102 of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles with an overall score of 2.0/5. University Park carries a typical home price of $816k. It ranks 95th of 104 in Los Angeles for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.1/5), though prices run about 29% below the Los Angeles typical home price.
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Earvin Magic Johnson Park, with two lakes, a wetland and a half-mile loop trail, occupies University Park's southeast corner. Housing is mostly small single-family homes on narrow lots, with bungalows and modest Spanish-style houses from the early and middle 1900s, driveways and fenced front yards. Duplexes and back units are common, and Imperial Highway and the 105 Freeway cut through the middle of the grid. Food in University Park is old-school and mostly takeout. Jim Dandy Fried Chicken on South Vermont is a counter-service favorite known for golden fried chicken and corn fritters. Big Mama's Bayou Shack on Figueroa leans Cajun. Magic Johnson Park is the outdoor anchor. A county renovation finished in 2021 added the lakeside loop, a splash pad, a community event center and restored marsh, and the 126-acre park still has room for picnics and fishing along the water. The Watts Towers are a short drive east in Watts, where guided tours run Thursday through Saturday. Errands for University Park homes run along Vermont, where a Ralphs and a Starbucks share a lot near 119th Street, and along Main, Figueroa and Avalon, which are lined with small markets. The freeway is the everyday cost. The 105 and Imperial Highway carry heavy traffic through the middle of the neighborhood, and the blocks beside them are loud. Farther from the freeway the streets quiet down, and on weekends the walk around the lakes at Magic Johnson Park is where much of the area spends its time.
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University Park Amenities
Near good merchants3.2
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.1
Overall Amenities score: 2.6
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Schools Serving University Park
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figueroa Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| West Athens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Woodcrest Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Samuel Gompers Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bret Harte Preparatory Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Dr George J McKenna III Middle College High | High | 9-12 | |
| George Washington Preparatory High | High | 9-12 |
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Is University Park a good place to live?
University Park ranks 102nd of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.1/5).
Is University Park safe?
University Park, Los Angeles scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 97th of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
What do homes in University Park cost?
The typical home price in University Park, Los Angeles is $816k, compared with $1.15M for Los Angeles as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $90,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in University Park rising or falling?
The typical home price in University Park, Los Angeles is up about 1.9% over the past 12 months, at $816k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.
Which schools serve University Park?
Schools serving University Park, Los Angeles include Figueroa Street Elementary (3.0/5), One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary (2.0/5), One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary (1.5/5), One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary (2.3/5) and One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary (2.1/5). 7 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in University Park?
University Park, Los Angeles receives 82% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 104 in Los Angeles. Summer days run 63° to 79°F and winter days 49° to 67°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is University Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
University Park, Los Angeles scores 3.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 103rd of 104 in Los Angeles.
What is University Park known for?
University Park, Los Angeles is associated with Magic Johnson Park, Jim Dandy Chicken and C Line Access.
How does University Park compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
University Park ranks 102nd of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. It ranks 95th of 104 in Los Angeles for schools (2.4/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Mandeville Canyon and Pacific Palisades.
What are the downsides of living in University Park?
University Park, Los Angeles scores lowest on safety (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.1/5).
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