Boyle Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Boyle Heights is a historic neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, characterized by a housing market where the vast majority of residents are renters. The homeownership rate is just 5.4%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 94.6%. The median home value is $708,900, but the median gross rent is a more relevant figure for most residents at $1,493 per month. This dynamic highlights a significant gap between owning and renting in the area.
The neighborhood's housing stock includes smaller units, with an average home size of 450 square feet. Recent mortgage data shows 98 total home loan originations, with the overwhelming majority being conventional loans at 92. Government-backed loans were far less common, with only 4 FHA loans and 2 VA loans originated. This lending pattern aligns with the market's classification as a "Main" tier market in Los Angeles.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $709K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $47K |
| Homeownership Rate | 5.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 94.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90017 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 98 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $460K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 92 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 4 |
3 agents met the full merit gate for Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (323) 829-8009
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ginaisaac.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Gina%20Isaac
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, New Construction[4]
Los Angeles
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (562) 682-1540
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aliagarciarealtor.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alia%20Garcia
8 Years Professional Experience
Five-Star Rating Achievement
Relocation, Foreclosure, buyers, sellers, residential real estate[4]
Los Angeles
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 430-1312
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dlxco.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/DLXco
Clerk Div Dir & Huntington Beach Chief Steward at American Postal Workers Union[6]
Rookie of the Year Award
Historic properties, Downtown real estate, Architectural preservation, Luxury properties[4]
Los Angeles
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).