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City of Glendale: Population 194,973
Government: City Hall 613 E. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206-4392, 818-548-2110 Community
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Schools: All grades: Glendale Unified School District. 14 private schools are located in Glendale.
Child Care: 36 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Glendale.
Public Library: Glendale Library, Central Branch: 222 E Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205, 818-548-2030 Branch locations
Parks & Recreation: 613 E. Broadway, 818-548-2000
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $325,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,936. Median Rent: $758
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City of Long Beach: Population: 461,522
Government: City Hall: 333 W. Ocean Blvd, 562-570-6555
Schools: All grades: Long Beach Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 49 private schools are located in Long Beach.
Child Care: 112 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Long Beach.
Public Library: Long Beach Public Library 101 Pacific Ave., 562-570-7500
Parks & Recreation: 2760 Studebaker Rd., 562-570-3109
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 41/59
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $210,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,476. Median Rent: $639
Community Web Sites: Bixby Village, Rose Park Neighborhood Association,
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City of Malibu:
Population: 12,575
Government: City Hall: 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, 310-456-9982
Schools: All grades: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD): 2 private schools are located in Malibu.
Child Care: 6 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Malibu.
Public Library: Malibu Library (branch of LA County public library), 23519 West Civic Center Way, 310-456-6438.
Parks & Recreation: Malibu Parks & Recreation Dept., 310-456-2489
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+. Median Rent: $1,652
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City of Pasadena: Population: 133,936
Government: City Hall: 117 E. Colorado Blvd., 626-744-4000
Schools: All grades: Pasadena Unified School District. 38 private schools are located in Pasadena.
Child Care: 69 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Pasadena.
Public Library: Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch, 285 E Walnut St., 626-744-4066
Parks & Recreation: 100 N. Garfield Ave., 626-744-4386
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $286,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,782. Median Rent: $746
Community Web Site: Madison Heights Neighborhood Association
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City of Santa Monica Population: 84,084
Government: City Hall, 1685 Main St., 310-458-8411
Schools: All grades: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 19 private schools are located in Santa Monica.
Child Care: 42 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Santa Monica.
Public Library: New Main Library is under construction on Santa Monica Blvd. between 6th & 7th Streets.
Temporary Main Library, 1324 5th St., 310-458-8607; Montana Avenue Branch, 1704 Montana Ave, 310-829-7081; Fairview Branch, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd, 310-450-0443.
Parks & Recreation: 1685 Main St., Room 210, Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-458-8310
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $625,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,726. Median Rent: $792
Community Web Site: Ocean Park Community Organization
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City of Torrance: Population: 137,946
Government: City Hall: 3031 Torrance Blvd, 310-328-5310
Schools: All grades: Torrance Unified School District. 18 private schools are located in Torrance.
Child Care: 52 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Torrance.
Public Library: Torrance Public Library, Main Branch, 3301 Torrance Blvd, 310-618-5959
Parks & Recreation: 3031 Torrance Blvd., 310-618-2930
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $320,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,808. Median Rent: $903
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City of Palmdale: Population: 116,670
Government: City Hall: 38300 Sierra Highway, 661-267-5100
Schools: 9-12: Antelope Valley Union High School District. 5 private schools are located in Palmdale. PK-8: Palmdale School District, Wilsona Elementary School District, Keppel Union Elementary School District, Lancaster Elementary School District, Eastside Union Elementary School District, Westside Union Elementary School District.
Child Care: 33 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Palmdale.
Public Library: Palmdale Public Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., 661-267-5600
Parks
and Recreation: 38260 10th St.
East, 661-267-5611
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $116,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,194 $ Median Rent: $630
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City of Santa Clarita: Population: 151,088
Government: City Hall: 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, 661-259-2489
Schools: K-12: Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District. 7-12: Hart Union High School District. K-6: Saugus Union Elementary School District, Sulphur Springs Union Elementary School District. 4 private schools are located in Santa Clarita & Saugus.
Child Care: 18 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Santa Clarita & Saugus.
Public Library: Canyon Country Jo Ann Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd., 661-251-2720. Newhall Library, 22704 W 9th, 661-259-0750. Valencia Library, 23743 W Valencia Blvd, 661-259-8942
Parks and Recreation: City of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation & Community Services, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. #433, 661-250-3700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $229,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,674. Median Rent: $943.
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City of Pomona:
Population: 149,473
Government: City Hall: 505 S. Garey Ave., 909-620-2051 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Pomona Unified School District. 11 private schools are located in Pomona.
Child Care: 39 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pomona.
Public Library: Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave., 909-620-2043
Parks and Recreation: 505 S. Garey Ave., 909-620-2321
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $137,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,236. Median Rent: $644.
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City of Lancaster: Population: 118,718
Government: City Hall: 44933 N. Fern Ave., 661-723-6000
Schools: K-8: Eastside Union Elementary School District, Westside Union Elementary School District, Lancaster Elementary School District, Wilsona Elementary School District. 9-12: Antelope Valley Union High School District. 14 private schools are located in Lancaster.
Child Care: 27 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lancaster.
Public Library: Lancaster Public Library (branch of LA County Public Library), 601 W Lancaster Blvd, 714-765-1880
Recreation: City of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Arts Dept, 44933 N. Fern Ave., 661-723-6077
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $103,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,101. Median Rent: $643.
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City of El Monte: Population: 115,965
Government: City Hall: 11333 Valley Blvd., 626-580-2001 Community Web Site
Schools: 9-12: El Monte Union High School District. K-8: El Monte City Elementary School District, Mountain View Elementary School District, Valle Lindo Elementary School District. 5 private schools are located in El Monte.
Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in El Monte.
Public Library: El Monte Public Library 3224 Tyler Ave., 626-444-9506; Norwood Library, 4550 Peck Rd., 626-443-3147. Both libraries are branches of the LA County Public Library
Parks and Recreation: City of El Monte Parks & Recreation Division, 3130 N Tyler St., 626-580-2200
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 41/59
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $158,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,211. Median Rent: $672.
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City of Inglewood: Population: 112,580
Government: City Hall: One Manchester Blvd., 310-412-5111 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Inglewood Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District. 15 private schools are located in Inglewood.
Child Care: 43 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Inglewood.
Public Library: Inglewood Public Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. (Main Branch), 310-412-5380
Parks and Recreation: Parks, Recreation & Community Services, One Manchester Blvd. Suite 500, 310-412-5370
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 36/64
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $175,000. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,379. Median Rent: $673.
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City of Downey:
Population: 107,323
Government: City Hall: 11111 Brookshire Ave., 562-904-7246
Schools: K-12: Downey Unified School District. 11 private schools are located in Downey.
Child Care: 21 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Downey.
Public Library: Downey Public Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave., 562-904-7360
Parks and Recreation: Downey Community Services, 11111 Brookshire Ave., 2nd Floor, 562-904-7238
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $209,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,554. Median Rent: $731.
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City of West Covina: Population: 105,080
Government: City Hall: 1444 W Garvey Ave. (Mail-PO Box 1440, Zip 91793), 626-939-8400
Schools: K-12: West Covina Unified School District, Rowland Unified School District, Covina Valley Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in West Covina.
Child Care: 37 child care centers and/or preschools are located in West Covina.
Public Library: West Covina Public Library (Branch of LA County Library) 1601 W Covina Parkway, 626-969-3544
Parks and Recreation: City of West Covina Community Services, 1444 W Garvey Ave. 626-939-8430
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $190,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,470 Median Rent: $828
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City of Burbank:
Population: 100,316
Government: City Hall: 275 E Olive Ave., 818-238-5300
Schools: K-12: Burbank Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Burbank.
Child Care: 42 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Burbank.
Public Library: Burbank Public Library (main branch), 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., 818-238-5600. Buena Vista Branch: 401 N. Buena Vista St., 818-238-5620. Northwest Branch: 3323 W. Victory Blvd., 818-238-5640
Parks and Recreation: Park, Recreation & Community Services, 275 E Olive Ave., 818-238-5300
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 44/56
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $256,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,663 Median Rent: $778
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City of Norwalk:
Population: 103,298
Government: City Hall: 12700 Norwalk Blvd., PO Box 1030, 562-929-5700
Schools: K-12: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. 11 private schools are located in Norwalk.
Child Care: 21 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Norwalk.
Public Library: Norwalk Regional Library 2350 Imperial Hwy. Norwalk CA 90650 562-868-0775; Alondra Library 11949 E. Alondra Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650, 562-868-7771
Parks
and Recreation: Norwalk Recreation
& Park Services Department 12700 Norwalk Blvd., 562-929-5700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $161,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,296 Median Rent: $767
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City of South Gate: Population: 96,375
Government: City Hall: 8650 California Ave., 323-563-9500.
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Paramount Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in South Gate.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in South Gate.
Public Library: Leland Weaver Library, 4035 Tweedy Blvd, 323-567-8853; Hollydale Library, 12000 Garfield Ave., 562-634-0156
Parks and Recreation: South Gate Parks & Recreation Department, 4900 Southern Ave., 323-563-5443
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $161,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,317 Median Rent: $620
Special Note: First-Time Homebuyers Program (323-563-9532). Assistance for low- and moderate-income households to buy a first home in South Gate. Certain restrictions apply.
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City of Compton:
Population: 93,493
Government: City Hall: 205 S Willowbrook Ave., 310-605-5500
Schools: K-12: Compton Unified School District. 15 private schools are located in Compton.
Child Care: 33 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Compton.
Public Library: Compton Library (Branch of LA County Public Library), 240 W. Compton Blvd., 310-637-0202
Parks
and Recreation: Compton Recreation Department:
The Dollarhide Center, 1108 N. Oleander Ave., 310-605-6330
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $136,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,178 Median Rent: $597
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City of Hawthorne: Population: 84,112
Government: City Hall: 4455 W 126th St., 310-970-7902
Schools: K-8: Hawthorne Elementary School District, Wiseburn Elementary School District. 9-12: Centinela Valley Union High School District. K-12: Los Angeles Unified District (LAUSD). 5 private schools are located in Hawthorne.
Child Care: 19 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hawthorne.
Public Library: Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea, 310-679-8194; Wiseburn Library, 5335 W 135th St., 310-43-8880
Parks
and Recreation: City of Hawthorne
Dept of Recreation & Community Services 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd.,
310-970-7230
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 26/74
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $183,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,427 Median Rent: $636
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City of Carson:
Population: 89,730
Government: City Hall: 701 E Carson St., 310-952-1720
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Long Beach Unified School District, Compton Unified School District. 8 private schools are located in Carson.
Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Carson.
Public Library: Carson Regional Library, 151 E. Carson St., 310-830-0901; Victoria Park Library, 17906 S. Avalon Blvd., 310-327-4830
Parks
and Recreation: City of Carson
Parks and Recreation Department 701 E. Carson St., 310-847-3570
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $183,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,409 Median Rent: $754
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City of Alhambra: Population: 85,804
Government: City Hall: 111 S 1st St., 626-570-5007 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Alhambra Unified School District. 8 private schools are located in Alhambra.
Child Care: 25 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Alhambra.
Public Library: Alhambra Public Library 410 W. Main St., 626-570-5008
Parks and Recreation: Alhambra Parks & Recreation Dept., 111 S 1st St. (Lower Level), 626-570-5044
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 39/61
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $210,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,414 Median Rent: $721
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City of Whittier: Population: 83,680
Government: City Hall: 13230 Penn St., 562-945-8200 Community Web Site(s): South Whittier Community Resource Center, North Friendly Hills Homeowners Association
Schools: K-8: Whittier City School District, East Whittier City School District, South Whittier Elementary School District, Los Nietos Elementary School District, Lowell Joint School District. 9-12: Whittier Union High School District. 25 private schools are located in Whittier.
Child Care: 33 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Whittier.
Public Library: Whittier Library (Main Branch), 7344 S. Washington Ave., 562-464-3450, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave., 562-464-3470 (Whittwood Branch)
Parks
and Recreation: Whittier Recreation
Division at Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave., 562-464-3430
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $211,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,506 Median Rent: $723
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City of Lakewood: Population: 79,345
Government: City Hall: 5050 Clark Ave., 562-866-9771 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: ABC Unified School District, Bellflower Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Lakewood.
Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lakewood.
Public Library: Iacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Ave., 562-866-1777; Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd, 562-421-8497
Parks
and Recreation: Lakewood Parks
& Recreation 5050 Clark Ave., 562-866-9771, extension 2408
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $202,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,465 Median Rent: $886
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City of Baldwin Park: Population: 75,837
Government: City Hall: 14403 E Pacific Ave., 626-960-4011 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Baldwin Park Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Baldwin Park.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Baldwin Park.
Public Library: Baldwin Park Library: 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., 626-962-6947
Parks and Recreation: Recreation & Community Services, 626-813-5245
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $146,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,236 Median Rent: $724
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City of Bellflower: Population: 72,878
Government: City Hall: 16600 Civic Center Dr., 562-804-1424
Schools: K-12: Bellflower Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Bellflower.
Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bellflower.
Public Library: Brakensiec Library (Branch of LA County Public Library), 9945 E. Flower St., 562-925-5543
Parks
and Recreation: 16600 Civic
Center Dr., 562-804-1424, ext. 2268
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 40/60
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $179,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,420 Median Rent: $704
Note: Homebuyer Assistance Program (subsidy for down-payment & closing costs) for low-moderate income families. Sponsor: City of Bellflower's Housing & Grants Division, 562-804-1424, ext. 2247.
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City of Lynwood:
Population: 60,345
Government: City Hall: 11330 Bullis Rd., 310-603-8220
Schools: Lynwood Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Lynwood.
Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lynwood.
Public Library: Lynwood Library (branch of LA County Public Library), 11320 Bullis Rd., 310-635-7121
Parks
and Recreation: Lynwood Recreation
& Community Services, 11301 Bullis Rd., 310-603-0220, ext. 319
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $146,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,293 Median Rent: $629
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City of Pico Rivera: Population: 63,428
Government: City Hall: 6615 Passons Blvd., 562-942-2000 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: El Rancho Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Pico Rivera.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pico Rivera.
Public Library: Pico Rivera Library, 9001 Mines Ave., 562-942-7394; Rivera Library, 7828 Serapis Ave., 562-949-5485. Both libraries are branches of the LA County Public Library.
Parks
and Recreation: Pico Rivera Parks
& Recreation 6767 Passons Blvd., 562-801-4430
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $166,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,302 Median Rent: $700
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City of Redondo Beach: Population: 63,261
Government: City Hall: 415 Diamond St., 310-372-1171
Schools: Redondo Beach Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Redondo Beach.
Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Redondo Beach.
Public Library: Redondo Beach Public Library 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., 310-318-0675
Parks
and Recreation: Redondo Beach
Recreation & Community Services 320 Knob Hill, 310-318-0610
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $353,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,059 Median Rent: $995
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City of Montebello: Population: 62,150
Government: City Hall: 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., 323-887-1200
Schools: K-12: Montebello Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Montebello.
Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Montebello.
Public Library: Holifield Library, 1060 S Greenwood Ave., 323-728-0421, Montebello Library, 1550 W Beverly Blvd. 323-722-6551 (both are branches of the LA County public library).
Parks
and Recreation: Montebello Parks
& Recreation Acuna Park 1700 W Victoria Ave., 323-887-4540
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $199,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,362 Median Rent: $698
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City of Huntington Park: Population: 61,348
Government: City Hall: 6550 Miles Ave., 323-582-6161
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 1 private school is located in Huntington Park.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Huntington Park.
Public Library: Huntington Park Library (branch of LA County Public Library), 6518 Miles Ave., 323-583-1461
Parks
and Recreation: Huntington Park
Parks and Recreation Dept Salt Lake Park 3401 E. Florence Ave, 323-584-6218
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 27/73
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $164,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,362 Median Rent: $590
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City of Monterey Park: Population: 60,051
Government: City Hall: 320 W Newmark Ave., 626-307-1458
Schools: K-8: Alhambra City Elementary School District, Garvey Elementary School District. K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District, Montebello Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Monterey Park.
Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Monterey Park.
Public Library: Bruggemeyer Memorial Library 786 Monterey Pass Rd., Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Adult, Teen, Children, Circulation) & 440 S. McPherrin Ave (Literacy, Citizenship, Tech Services, Administration), 626-307-1368 (library locations until new library construction is completed).
Parks and Recreation: 320 W Newmark Ave., 626-307-1388
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $216,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,413 Median Rent: $722
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City of Gardena:
Population: 57,746
Government: City Hall: 1700 W 162nd St., 310-217-9500
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 6 private schools are located in Gardena.
Child Care: 20 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Gardena.
Public Library: Gardena Mayme Dear Library: 1731 W. Gardena Blvd., 310-323-6363. Masao W. Satow Library: 14433 S. Crenshaw Blvd., 310-679-0638 (both are branches of the LA County public library).
Parks and Recreation: Gardena Recreation Division, 1670 W 162nd St., 310-217-9537
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $179,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,366 Median Rent: $710
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City of Paramount: Population: 55,266
Government: City Hall: 16400 Colorado Ave., 562-220-2000
Schools: K-12: Paramount Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Paramount.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Paramount.
Public Library: Paramount Library (branch of LA County Library) 16254 Colorado Ave., 562-630-3171
Parks and Recreation: 15300 Downey Ave., 562-220-2121
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $154,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,283 Median Rent: $720
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City of Diamond Bar: Population: 56,287
Government: City Hall: 21825 Copley Dr., 909-839-7000
Schools: K-12: Pomona Unified School District, Walnut Valley Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Diamond Bar.
Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Diamond Bar.
Public Library: Diamond Bar Public Library: 1061 S Grand Ave., 909-861-4978 (branch of LA county public library)
Parks and Recreation: Community Services & Recreation: 21825 Copley Dr., 909-839-7070
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $245,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,683 Median Rent: $1,012
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City of Arcadia:
Population: 53,054
Government: City Hall: 240 W Huntington Dr., 626-574-5400 Community Web Site
Schools: Arcadia Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Arcadia.
Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Arcadia.
Public Library: Arcadia Public Library 20 W Duarte Rd., 626-821-5567
Parks
and Recreation: Recreation &
Community Services, 375 Campus Dr. 626-574-5113.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/38
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $393,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,042 Median Rent: $830
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City of Cerritos: Population: 51,488
Government: City Hall: 18125 Bloomfield Ave., 562-860-0311
Schools: K-12: ABC Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Cerritos.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cerritos.
Public Library: Cerritos Library 18025 Bloomfield Ave., 562-916-1350
Parks and Recreation: Cerritos Recreation Services 562-916-1254
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $281,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,678 Median Rent: $1,260
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City of Rosemead: Population: 53,505
Government: City Hall: 8838 Valley Blvd., 626-569-2100 Community Web Site
Schools: K-8: Rosemead Elementary School District, Garvey Elementary School District. 9-12: El Monte Union High School District. 4 private schools are located in Rosemead.
Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rosemead.
Public Library: Rosemead Library 8800 Valley Blvd., 626-573-5220 (branch of Los Angeles County Public Library)
Parks and Recreation: Rosemead Recreation Services 8838 Valley Blvd., 626-288-6671
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 49/51
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $182,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,295 Median Rent: $722
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City of Glendora: Population: 49,415
Government: City Hall: 116 E. Foothill Blvd., 626-914-8200
Schools: K-12: Glendora Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Glendora.
Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Glendora.
Public Library: Glendora Public Library 140 S Glendora Ave., 626-852-4891
Parks and Recreation: Community Services Dept 116 E. Foothill Blvd., 626-914-8228
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $225,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,576 Median Rent: $822
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City of Covina:
Population: 46,837
Government: City Hall: 125 E College St., 626-858-7283 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Charter Oak Unified School District, Covina Valley Unified School District, Rowland Unified School District, Azusa Unified School District, West Covina Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Covina.
Child Care: 28 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Covina.
Public Library: Covina Public Library, 234 N Second Ave., 626-858-7297
Parks and Recreation: Parks & Recreation Dept, 1250 N Hollenbeck Ave., 626-858-7271
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $189,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,432 Median Rent: $742
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City of La Mirada: Population: 46,783
Government: City Hall: 13700 La Mirada Blvd., 562-943-0131 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in La Mirada.
Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in La Mirada.
Public Library: La Mirada Library 13800 La Mirada Blvd 562-943-0277 (branch of Los Angeles County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: La Mirada Community
Services 13710 La Mirada Boulevard 562-943-7277
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $210,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,502 $ Median Rent: $870
City of Azusa:
Population: 44,712
Government: City Hall: 213 E Foothill Blvd., 626-812-5000
Schools: K-12: Azusa Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Azusa.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Azusa.
Public Library: Azusa Public Library 729 N Dalton Ave., 626-812-5232
Parks
and Recreation: Azusa Recreation
and Parks Department 809 N. Angeleno Ave., 626-812-5215
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 50/50
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $149,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,300 Median Rent: $743
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City of Bell Gardens: Population: 44,054
Government: City Hall: 7100 S Garfield Ave., 562-806-7700
Schools: K-12: Montebello Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Bell Gardens.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bell Gardens.
Public Library: Bell Gardens Library 7110 S. Garfield Ave., 562-927-1309
Parks
and Recreation: City of Bell
Gardens Recreation Services Dept 6662 Loveland Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201,
562-806-7650
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $175,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,363 Median Rent: $665
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City of La Puente: Population: 41,063
Government: City Hall: 15900 E Main St., 626-855-1500
Schools: K-12: Bassett Unified School District, Rowland Unified School District, Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District. 6 private schools are located in La Puente.
Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in La Puente.
Public Library: La Puente Library: 15932 E Central Ave., 626-968-4613; Sunkist Library: 840 N Puente Ave., 626-960-2707. Both are branches of the Los Angeles County Library.
Parks
and Recreation: La Puente Park
& Community Center 501 N Glendora Ave., 626-855-1560
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $146,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,215 Median Rent: $678
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes: Population: 41,145
Government: City Hall: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., 310-377-0360
Schools: K-12: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Public Library: Miraleste Library (Palos Verde Library District Branch) 29089 Palos Verdes Dr. East, 310-377-9584
Parks
and Recreation: 30940
Hawthorne Blvd., 310-544-5260
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $560,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,524 Median Rent: $1,496
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City of San Gabriel: Population: 39,804
Government: City Hall: 425 S. Mission Dr., 626-308-2800 Community Web Site
Schools: K-8: Garvey Elementary School District. K-12: San Gabriel Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in San Gabriel.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Gabriel.
Public Library: San Gabriel Library 500 S Del Mar Ave., 626-287-0761
Parks
and Recreation: San Gabriel Parks
and Recreation Dept., 250 Mission Dr., 626-308-2875
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $232,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,531 Median Rent: $759
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City of Culver City: Population: 38,816
Government: City Hall: 9770 Culver Blvd., 310-253-6000
Schools: K-12: Culver City Unified School District. 9 private schools are located in Culver City.
Child Care: 19 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Culver City.
Public Library: Culver City Julian Dixon Library 4975 Overland Ave., 310-559-1676 (branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks
and Recreation: Culver City Parks
& Recreation 4117 Overland Ave., 310-253-6650
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $311,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,868 Median Rent: $887
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City of Monrovia: Population: 36,929
Government: City Hall: 415 S. Ivy Ave., 626-932-5550 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Monrovia Unified School District. 6 private schools are located in Monrovia.
Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Monrovia.
Public Library: Monrovia Public Library 321 S Myrtle Ave., 626-256-8274
Parks
and Recreation: Monrovia
Recreation: Division of Monrovia Community Services Dept 119 West Palm Ave.,
626-56-8246
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $229,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,574 Median Rent: $746
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City of San Dimas: Population: 34,980
Government: City Hall: 245 E Bonita Ave., 909-394-6200
Schools: K-12: Bonita Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in San Dimas.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Dimas.
Public Library: San Dimas Library 145 N. Walnut Ave., 909-599-6738
Parks and Recreation: 245 E Bonita Ave., 909-394-6230
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $232,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,691 Median Rent: $876
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City of Bell:
Population: 36,664
Government: City Hall: 6330 Pine Ave., 323-588-6211
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District. No private schools are located in Bell.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bell.
Public Library: Bell Library 4411 E. Gage Ave., 323-560-2149 (branch of Los Angeles County Public Library)
Parks and Recreation: The city of Bell doesn't have a parks and recreation department. However, Nearby Bell Gardens does: City of Bell Gardens Recreation Services Dept 6662 Loveland Ave., Bell Gardens CA 90201, 562-806-7650
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 31/69
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $167,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,395 Median Rent: $642
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City of West Hollywood: Population: 35,716
Government: City Hall: 8300 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-848-6400 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 1 private school is located in West Hollywood.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in West Hollywood.
Public Library: West Hollywood Library 715 N San Vicente Blvd., 310-652-5340 (Branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks and Recreation: Recreation Services Division, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-848-6308
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 22/78
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $406,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,189 Median Rent: $773
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City of Manhattan Beach: Population: 33,852
Government: City Hall: 1400 Highland Ave., 310-802-5000
Schools: K-12: Manhattan Beach Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Manhattan Beach.
Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Manhattan Beach.
Public Library: Manhattan Beach Library 1320 Highland Ave., 310-545-8595
Parks
and Recreation: Manhattan Parks
& Recreation Dept: 1400 Highland Ave., 310-802-5400
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $672,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,826 Median Rent: $1,358
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City of Claremont: Population: 33,998
Government: City Hall: 207 Harvard Ave. (Mail: PO Box 880, Claremont CA 91711-0880), 909-399-5441
Schools: K-12: Claremont Unified School District. 6 private schools are located in Claremont.
Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Anaheim.
Public Library: Claremont Library 208 N Harvard Ave., 909-621-4902 (branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks
and Recreation: Human Services Dept
Hughes Community Center 1700 Danbury Road 909-399-5490
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $251,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,622 Median Rent: $771
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City of Temple City: Population: 33,377
Government: City Hall: 9701 Las Tunas, 626-285-2171
Schools: K-12: Temple City Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Temple City.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Temple City.
Public Library: Temple City Library 626-285-2136
Parks
and Recreation: Temple City Parks
and Recreation 9701 Las Tunas, 626-285-2171
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $234,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,415 Median Rent: $800
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City of La Verne: Population: 31,638
Government: City Hall: 3660 "D" St., 909-596-8726
Schools: K-12: Bonita Unified School District. 6 private schools are located in La Verne.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in La Verne.
Public Library: George May Community Library 3640 "D" St., 909-596-1934
Parks
and Recreation: Parks &
Community Services Department 3660 "D" St., 909-596-8700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $242,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,725 Median Rent: $856
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City of Walnut:
Population: 30,004
Government: City Hall: 21201 La Puente Rd., 909-595-7543
Schools: K-12: Rowland Unified School District, Walnut Valley Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Walnut.
Child Care: 18 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Walnut.
Public Library: Walnut Library 21155 La Puente Rd., 909-595-0757
Parks
and Recreation: Walnut Recreation
Services 21701 Valley Blvd., 909-596-5605
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $279,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,887 Median Rent: $1,223
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City of Maywood:
Population: 28,083
Government: City Hall: 4319 E Stauson Ave., 323-562-5700
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 2 private schools are located in Maywood.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Maywood.
Public Library: Maywood Cesar Chavez Library 4323 E. Slauson Ave., 323-771-8600 (Branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks
and Recreation: Maywood Parks and
Recreation Department 4801 E. 58th St., 323-562-5020
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 29/71
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $156,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,317 Median Rent: $602
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City of Lawndale: Population: 31,711
Government: City Hall: 14717 Burin Ave., 310-973-3200
Schools: K-8: Lawndale Elementary School District. 9-12: Centinela Valley Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Lawndale.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lawndale.
Public Library: Elmita Brown Community Library 14615 Burin Ave., 310-676-0177 (Branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks and Recreation: Community Services Dept 14701 Burin Ave., 310-973-3270
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 33/67
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $178,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,408 Median Rent: $783
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City of Cudahy:
Population: 24,208
Government: City Hall: 5220 Santa Ana St., 213-773-5143
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). No private schools are located in Cudahy.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cudahy.
Public Library: Cudahy Library 5218 Santa Ana St., 323-771-1345 (branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks and Recreation: Cudahy Recreation Dept 5220 Santa Ana St., 562-806-7650
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 17/83
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $151,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,195 Median Rent: $677
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City of South Pasadena: Population: 24,292
Government: City Hall: 1414 Mission St., 626-403-7200 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Pasadena School Unified District, South Pasadena Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in South Pasadena.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in South Pasadena.
Public Library: South Pasadena Public Library 1100 Oxley St., 626-403-7330
Parks
and Recreation: South Pasadena
Community Services Dept 815 Mission St., 626-403-7360
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 44/56
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $383,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,091 Median Rent: $833
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City of San Fernando: Population: 23,564
Government: City Hall: 117 Macneil St., 818-898-1200
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 5 private schools are located in San Fernando.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Fernando.
Public Library: San Fernando Library 217 N Maclay Ave., 818-365-6928 (branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks
and Recreation: San Fernando
Recreation and Community Services 208 Park Ave., 818-898-1290
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $144,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,266 Median Rent: $665
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City of Calabasas: Population: 20,033
Government: City Hall: 26135 Mureau Rd., 818-878-4225
Schools: K-12: Las Virgenes Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Calabasas.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Calabasas.
Public Library: Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, 818-225-7616
Parks and Recreation: Calabasas Community Services Department 26135 Mureau Rd., 818-878-4225
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $497,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,784 Median Rent: $1,233
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City of Duarte:
Population: 21,486
Government: City Hall: 1600 Huntington Dr., 626-357-7931 Community Web Sites: Access Duarte, Village Profile
Schools: K-12: Duarte Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Duarte.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Duarte.
Public Library: Duarte Library 1301 Buena Vista St., 626-358-1865 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: Duarte Parks and
Recreation 1600 Huntington Dr., 626-357-7931
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $173,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,371 Median Rent: $791
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City of Lomita:
Population: 20,046
Government: City Hall: 24300 Narbonne Ave., 310-325-7110
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 6 private schools are located in Lomita.
Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lomita.
Public Library: Lomita Public Library 24200 Narbonne Ave., 310-539-4515 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: Lomita Parks and
Recreation Lomita Recreation Center 24428 Eshelman Ave., 310-326-0140
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $262,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,636 Median Rent: $784
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City of La Canada: Population: 20,318
Government: City Hall: 1327 Foothill Blvd., 818-790-8880 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: La Canada Unified School District. 11 private schools are located in La Canada.
Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in La Canada.
Public Library: La Cañada Flintridge Library 4545 N. Oakwood Ave., 818-790-3330 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks and Recreation: No city parks and recreation department.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $587,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,891 Median Rent: $1,148
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City of South El Monte: Population: 21,144
Government: City Hall: 1415 Santa Anita Ave., 626-579-6450
Schools: K-8: Mountain View Elementary School District, Valle Lindo Elementary School District. 9-12: El Monte Union High School District. 1 private school is located in South El Monte.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in South El Monte.
Public Library: South El Monte Library 1430 N. Central Ave., 626-443-4158 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: South El Monte
Community Services Department 1415 Santa Anita Ave., 626-579-6540
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 49/51
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $157,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,127 Median Rent: $684
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City of Agoura Hills: Population: 20,357
Government: City Hall: 30001 Ladyface Court, 818-597-7300
Schools: K-12: Las Virgenes Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Agoura/Agoura Hills.
Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Agoura/Agoura Hills.
Public Library: Agoura Hills Library 29901 Ladyface Court, 818-889-2278 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: Community Services
Dept. Agoura Hills Recreation Center 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., 818-597-7361
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $366,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,138 Median Rent: $1,215
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City of Artesia:
Population: 16,380
Government: City Hall: 18747 Clarkdale Ave., 562-865-6262
Schools: K-12: ABC Unified School District. No private schools are located in Artesia.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Artesia.
Public Library: Artesia Library 18722 Clarkdale Ave., 562-865-6614 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: Artesia Parks &
Recreation 18747 Clarkdale Ave., 562-860-3361
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $192,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,331 Median Rent: $795
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City of Commerce: Population: 12,568
Government: City Hall: 2535 Commerce Way, 323-722-4805
Schools: K-12: Montebello Unified School District. No private schools are located in Commerce.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Commerce.
Public Library: Central Library 5655 Jillson St., 323-722-6660. Atlantic Branch 2269 S. Atlantic Blvd., 323-780-1176, Bristow Park Branch 1466 S. McDonnell Ave., 323-265-1787, Greenwood Branch 6134 Greenwood Ave., 562-927-1516
Parks and Recreation: Parks & Recreation Dept 2535 Commerce Way, 323-887-4434
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $156,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,256 Median Rent: $623
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City of El Segundo: Population: 16,033
Government: City Hall: 350 Main St., 310-524-2300
Schools: K-12: El Segundo Unified School District. 1 private school is located in El Segundo.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in El Segundo.
Public Library: El Segundo Public Library 111 W. Mariposa Ave., 310-524-2722
Parks and Recreation: El Segundo Recreation & Parks 401 Sheldon St., 310-524-2700
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 42/58
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $371,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,997 Median Rent: $882
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City of Hawaiian Gardens: Population: 14,779
Government: City Hall: 21815 Pioneer Blvd., 562-420-2641
Schools: K-12: ABC Unified School District. No private schools are located in Hawaiian Gardens.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hawaiian Gardens.
Public Library: Hawaiian Gardens Library 12100 E. Carson St. #E, 562-496-1212.
Parks and Recreation: Hawaiian Gardens Human Services Dept 21815 Pioneer Blvd., 562-420-2641 Ext. 225
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 45/55
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $139,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,140 Median Rent: $718
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City of Hermosa Beach: Population: 18,566
Government: City Hall: 1315 Valley Dr., 310-318-0239
Schools: K-8: Hermosa Beach Elementary School District. K-12: Redondo Beach Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Hermosa Beach.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hermosa Beach.
Public Library: Hermosa Beach Library 550 Pier Ave., 310-379-8475 (branch of LA County public library)
Parks
and Recreation: Hermosa Beach Parks
& Recreation Community/Civic Center 710 Pier Ave. 310-318-0280
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $519,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,576 Median Rent: $1,146
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City of Palos Verdes Estates: Population: 13,340
Government: City Hall: 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, 310-378-0383
Schools: K-12: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Palos Verdes Estates.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Palos Verdes Estates.
Public Library: Malaga Cove Library 2400 Via Campesina, 310-377-9584, ext. 551
Parks and Recreation: Palos Verdes Estates has no Parks and Recreation Department, residents can avail themselves of the classes, programs and facilities in neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $795,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,450 Median Rent: $1,351
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City of Santa Fe Springs: Population: 17,438
Government: City Hall: 11710 E. Telegraph Rd., 562-868-0511
Schools: K-8: Little Lake City Elementary School District, Los Nietos Elementary School District. 9-12: Whittier Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Santa Fe Springs.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Santa Fe Springs.
Public Library: Santa Fe Springs City Library 11710 E. Telegraph Rd., 562-868-7738
Parks
and Recreation: Santa Fe Springs Recreation
Services Town Center Hall 11740 E. Telegraph Rd., 562-863-4896
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $169,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,255 Median Rent: $747
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City of San Marino: Population: 12,945
Government: City Hall: 2200 Huntington Dr., 626-300-0700 Community Web Site: SMnet
Schools: K-12: San Marino Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in San Marino.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in San Marino.
Public Library: San Marino Public Library 1890 Huntington Dr., 626-300-0777
Parks and Recreation: San Marino Recreation 1560 Pasqualito Rd. 626-403-2200 (Administrative office at Stoneman School)
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $690,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,169 Median Rent: $2,000+
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City of Sierra Madre: Population: 10,578
Government: City Hall: 232 W Sierra Madre Blvd., 626-355-7135 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Pasadena Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Sierra Madre.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sierra Madre.
Public Library: Sierra Madre Public Library 440 W Sierra Madre Blvd., 626-355-7186
Parks
and Recreation: Community Services
Dept Sierra Madre Recreation Center, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-5278
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $370,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,997 Median Rent: $836
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City of Signal Hill: Population: 9,333
Government: City Hall: 2175 Cherry Ave., 562-989-7300 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Long Beach Unified School District. No private schools are located in Signal Hill.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Signal Hill.
Public Library: Signal Hill Library 1770 E. Hill St., 562-989-7323
Parks
and Recreation: Signal Hill
Community Services Department 2175 Cherry Ave., 562-989-7330
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $202,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,523 Median Rent: $725
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City of Rolling Hills Estates: Population: 7,676 City of Rolling Hills: Population: 1,871
Government: Rolling Hills Estates City Hall: 4045 Palos Verdes Dr. North, 310-377-1577 Rolling Hills City Hall: #2 Portugese Bend Rd., 310-377-1521
Schools: K-12: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Rolling Hills & Rolling Hills Estates.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rolling Hills & Rolling Hills Estates.
Public Library: Palos Verdes Library District: Peninsula Center Library 701 Silver Spur Road, 310-377-9584 ext. 601
Parks
and Recreation: Rolling Hills
Estates Community Services Department 4045 Palos Verdes Dr. North, 310-377-1577
Housing Statistics (Rolling Hills Estates): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 91/9
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $637,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,060 Median Rent: $2000+
Housing Statistics (Rolling Hills): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 95/5
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+ Median Rent: $2,000+
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City of Avalon:
Population: 3,127
Government: City Hall: 410 Avalon Canyon Rd., 310-510-0220
Schools: K-12: Long Beach Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Avalon.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Avalon.
Public Library: Avalon Library (Catalina Island) 215 Sumner Ave., Box 585, 310-510-1050 (branch of LA County Public Library)
Parks
and Recreation: Avalon Parks and
Recreation: 430 Avalon Canyon Rd., PO Box 707 (mail), 310-510-1987
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 28/72
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $388,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,839 Median Rent: $814
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City of Bradbury: Population: 938
Government: City Hall: 600 Winston Ave., 626-358-3218
Schools: K-12: Duarte Unified School District. No private schools are located in Bradbury.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bradbury.
Public Library: No public library in Bradbury. Neighboring Duarte does have a branch of the LA County public library.
Parks and Recreation: Bradbury does not have a recreation department. Residents can take advantage of recreational programs in neighboring Duarte.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $644,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 3,781 Median Rent: $1,469
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City of Hidden Hills: Population: 1,875
Government: City Hall: 6165 Spring Valley Rd., 818-888-9281
Schools: K-12: Las Virgenes Unified School District. No private schools are located in Hidden Hills.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Hidden Hills.
Public Library: No public library is located in Hidden Hills. Branches of the LA County public library are located in nearby Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Malibu.
Parks and Recreation: Hidden Hills Community Association 24549 Long Valley Road, 818-227-6657
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+ Median Rent: $1,208
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City of Irwindale: Population: 1, 446
Government: City Hall: 5050 N Irwindale Ave., 626-430-2200 Community Web Site
Schools: K-12: Azusa Unified School District, Baldwin Park Unified School District, Covina Valley Unified School District, Duarte Unified School District. No private schools are located in Irwindale.
Child Care: 1 child care centers and/or preschool is located in Irwindale.
Public Library: Irwindale Public Library 5050 N Irwindale Ave., 626-430-2229
Parks
and Recreation: Irwindale Parks and
Recreation 16053 Calle de Paseo, 626-430-2224
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $176,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $894 Median Rent: $584
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City of Vernon:
Population: 91
Government: City Hall: 4305 Santa Fe Ave., 323-583-8811
Schools: K-12: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). No private schools are located in Vernon.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Vernon.
Public Library: Vernon has no public library, as it is almost exclusively industrial. Vernon residents can use library facilities in nearby communities.
Parks and Recreation: Vernon has no parks and recreation department, as it is almost exclusively industrial. Vernon residents can take advantage of recreation programs in nearby communities.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 16/84
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $225,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,625 Median Rent: $289
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