Willowbrook holds an overall Houseberry score of 2.0/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5), at a typical home price of $615k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $11,000. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and curb appeal (2.1/5).
Willowbrook is a county community anchored by two major institutions: the 104-acre Magic Johnson Park and the Martin Luther King Jr. medical campus. Between them are modest residential blocks, local food spots and one of South Los Angeles County's most useful rail connections. Small 1940s and 1950s houses dominate, typically with stucco fronts and driveways. Apartment communities cluster near the hospital and Wilmington Avenue, while light industry, nurseries and pallet yards on the eastern side make the character shift quickly from block to block. Magic Johnson Park is the neighborhood's standout asset. Two lakes, jogging paths, wetlands and a community event center transformed a former oil site into a regional green space. George Washington Carver Park and Mona Park provide smaller recreation options closer to home. Hawkins House of Burgers has served famously oversized burgers since 1939, including versions stacked with pastrami. Krab Kingz and Fish N Chic cover seafood, Howell's Bakery handles something sweet, and the Watts Willowbrook Farmers' Market brings fresh food near the medical campus. Food 4 Less, Smart & Final and the Willowbrook Library keep necessities nearby. At Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station, the Metro A and C lines meet beside the 105, giving direct connections toward downtown, Long Beach and LAX. Homes near Imperial Highway contend with freeway and train noise. Willowbrook fits residents who value transit and major park access over polished streets or broad retail choices. The loop around Magic Johnson Park's lakes is the community's great equalizer—a spacious, restorative place within reach of most neighborhood blocks.

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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jefferson Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| McKinley Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Carver Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Samuel Gompers Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Robert E. Peary Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bunche Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Enterprise Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Gardena Senior High | High | 9-12 | |
| Centennial High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Willowbrook holds an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and curb appeal (2.1/5).
Willowbrook scores 1.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score.
The typical home price in Willowbrook is $615k, compared with $615k for Willowbrook as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $11,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
The typical home price in Willowbrook is up about 1.9% over the past 12 months, at $615k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.
Schools serving Willowbrook include One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary (3.0/5), Jefferson Elementary (3.3/5), McKinley Elementary (2.7/5), Carver Elementary (2.9/5) and Samuel Gompers Middle (2.0/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
Willowbrook receives 80% of its possible sunshine. Summer days run 63° to 78°F and winter days 49° to 67°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 13 inches a year.
Willowbrook scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5.
Willowbrook is associated with Magic Johnson Park, Rosa Parks Station and MLK Hospital.
Willowbrook scores lowest on safety (1.3/5) and curb appeal (2.1/5).

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