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City of Los Angeles: Population 3,648,820
Government: City Hall (Main building), 200 North Spring St., Room 303, 213-978-0600. 6 other locations (including one under construction.) Community web site/regional search engine
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). About 300 private schools are located in Los Angeles.
Child Care: About 520 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Los Angeles.
Public Library: City of Los Angeles Public Library, 630 W. Fifth St., 213-228-7000 Community Library locations & phone numbers:
Parks
and Recreation: Los Angeles Parks
and Recreation Department: New Headquarters in the Garland Building, 1200 W 7th
St., Suite 700, 1-800-LAPARKS
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 39/61.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $221,600. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,598. Median Rent: $672
Community/Organization Web Sites: Brentwood Community
Council, Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood
Council, Eagle Rock Guide, Eagle Rock Association, Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, 8th Council District
Neighborhoods, Franklin Hills
Residents Association, Franklin/Hollywood
Hills Community Council, Glassell Park
Improvement Association, Greater Griffith
Park Neighborhood Council, Highland
Park Neighborhood Council, Hollywood
Knolls Community Club, Korea Town Neighborhood
Council, Los Feliz Improvement Association,
Los Feliz Village Business
Improvement District, Mar Vista Neighborhood
Association, Montecito Heights
Improvement Association, Mt.
Washington Association, Palms
Neighborhood Council, Ven-Mar
Neighborhood Association
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Arleta section of Los Angeles: Population: 97,300 (Zip 91334)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 3 private schools are located in Arleta.
Child Care: 2 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Arleta.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $145,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,284. Median Rent: $659
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Brentwood section of Los Angeles: Population: 33,302 (Zip 90049)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 2 private schools are located in Brentwood.
Child Care: 8 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Brentwood.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 53/47
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $951,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+. Median Rent: $1,148
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Canoga Park section of Los Angeles: Population: 43,846 (Zip 91306)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 9 private schools are located in Canoga Park.
Child Care: 19 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Canoga Park.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $188,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,541. Median Rent: $702
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Encino section of Los Angeles: Population: 27,595 (Zip 91316)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 10 private schools are located in Encino.
Child Care: 9 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Encino.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 53/47
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $331,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,987. Median Rent: $867
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Granada Hills section of Los Angeles: Population: 48,863
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 5 private schools are located in Granada Hills.
Child Care: 15 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Granada Hills.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $238,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,738. Median Rent: $912
Community Web Sites: Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council, Old Granada Hills
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Harbor City Section of Los Angeles: Population: 24,640
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 4 private schools are located in Harbor City.
Child Care: 12 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Harbor City.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $232,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,473. Median Rent: $642
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Hollywood Section of Los Angeles: Population: 48,715*, 30,562**, 56,691*** Zip
Codes 90027*, 90028**, 90037***
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 2 private schools are located in Hollywood.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hollywood.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 20/80*, 4/96**, 26/74***
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $423,900*, 192,500**, $144,000*** Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,224*, $1,578**, $1,205*** Median Rent: $647*, $600**. $537***
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Lakeview Terrace section of Los Angeles: Population: 81,970 (Zip 91342)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). No private schools are located in Lakeview Terrace.
Child Care: 2 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Lakeview Terrace.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $167,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,416. Median Rent: $743
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North Hollywood section of Los Angeles: Population: 27,439 (Zip 91607*), 45,348 (Zip
91606**)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 20 private schools are located in North Hollywood.
Child Care: 33 child care centers and/or preschools are located in North Hollywood.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 31/69*, 35/65**
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $304,200*, $170,100** Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,883*, $1,391** . Median Rent: $731*, $641**
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Northridge section of Los Angeles: Population: 32,300 (Zip 91325) Community
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Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 14 private schools are located in Northridge.
Child Care: 29 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Northridge.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 51/49
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $272,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,759. Median Rent: $765
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Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles: Population: 22,538
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). No private schools are located in Pacific Palisades.
Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pacific Palisades.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $894,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,700. Median Rent: $1,691
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Pacoima section of Los Angeles: Population: 97,300 (Zip 91331)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 2 private schools are located in Pacoima.
Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pacoima.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $145,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,284. Median Rent: $659
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Reseda section of Los Angeles: Population: 68,002
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 8 private schools are located in Reseda.
Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Reseda.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 52/48
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $170,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,379. Median Rent: $700
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San Pedro section of Los Angeles: Population: 58,622*, 21,264** (Zip 90731*,
Zip 90732**)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 5 private schools are located in San Pedro.
Child Care: 24 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Pedro.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 31/69*, 74/26**
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $238,900*, $299,100** Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,574*, $1,823**. Median Rent: $685*, $968**
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Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles: Population: 29,370 (91423 Zip) Community
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Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 8 private schools are located in Sherman Oaks.
Child Care: 19 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Sherman Oaks.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 41/59*
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $388,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,289. Median Rent: $888
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Studio City section of Los Angeles: Population: 26,137
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 1 private school is located in Studio City.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Studio City.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $457, 700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,531. Median Rent: $919
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Sun Valley section of Los Angeles Population: 46,524
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 3 private schools are located in Sun Valley.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sun Valley.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $161,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,411. Median Rent: $656
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Sunland section of Los Angeles: Population: 18,748 (Zip 91040)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 7 private schools are located in Sunland.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sunland.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $200,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,487. Median Rent: $709
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Sylmar section of Los Angeles: Population: 81,970 (Zip 91342)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 7 private schools are located in Sylmar.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sylmar.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $167,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,416. Median Rent: $743
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Tarzana section of Los Angeles: Population: 27,407 (Zip 90290)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 5 private schools are located in Tarzana.
Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Tarzana.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $471,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,433. Median Rent: $796
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Topanga section of Los Angeles: Population: 5,441 (Zip 90290)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 1 private school is located in Topanga.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Topanga.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $490,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,564. Median Rent: $1,189
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Tujunga
Section of Los Angeles: Population:
26,738 (Zip 91042)
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 3 private schools are located in Tujunga.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Tujunga.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $197,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,440. Median Rent: $663
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Van Nuys section of Los Angeles: Population 50,041*: Zip Codes 91401, 91402,
91405, 91406*, 91411
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 22 private schools are located in Van Nuys.
Child Care: 32 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Van Nuys.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 42/58*
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $181,800* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,454*. Median Rent: $679*
Community Web Site: Bull Creek Pocket Notes-Van Nuys
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West Hills section of Los Angeles: Population: 23,622* Zip Codes 91304, 91307*
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 6 private schools are located in West Hills.
Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in West Hills.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 87/13*
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $256,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,818*. Median Rent: $1,358*
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Wilmington Section of Los Angeles: Population: 53,308 Zip 90744
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 5 private schools are located in Wilmington.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wilmington.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 39/61
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $160,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,276. Median Rent: $579
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Winnetka section of Los Angeles: Population: 43,846 Zip Codes 91306
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 1 private school is located in Winnetka.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Winnetka.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $188,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,541. Median Rent: $702
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Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles: Population: 36,106* Zip Codes 91364, 91367*
Schools: All grades: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 13 private schools are located in Woodland Hills.
Child Care: 27 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Woodland Hills.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42*
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $323,600* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,982*. Median Rent: $1,073*
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