Central City — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Central City, 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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Central City is a core neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, anchored by the primary ZIP code 90017. The area presents a distinct housing market profile, characterized by an extremely high concentration of renters. With a homeownership rate of just 5.4%, the vast majority—94.6%—of housing units are renter-occupied. This creates a dynamic, transient residential character deeply integrated with the broader downtown urban core.
The real estate snapshot shows a median home value of $708,900, with homes averaging a compact 450 square feet in size. For the renting majority, the median gross rent is $1,493 per month. Recent mortgage lending activity, with 98 total HMDA originations, is heavily dominated by conventional loans, which accounted for 92 of those originations, indicating a market that primarily serves buyers who can meet standard lending requirements.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its urban density and its status as a Main market tier. The significant disparity between the reported median household income ($75,000) and the Census figure ($46,626) may reflect different demographic segments or data methodologies, but both underscore the economic diversity within this highly rented, centrally-located Los Angeles community.
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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 |
5 agents met the full merit gate for Central City, Los Angeles, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (530) 632-6308
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sandhucando.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/sandhucando
Relocation, Investment Properties[4]
Yuba City
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (530) 701-9460
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/zuser20160810115100923
75 Five-Star Reviews
14 Years Property Investment Experience
Perfect Review Rating
1% Listing Fee Model
Property Management, investor clients, property rehabilitation, rental property investment, low commission listings, property investment, renovation, 1% listing fee, rental properties, investment properties, property renovation, cost-effective services, full-service representation[4]
Yuba City
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (530) 301-8167
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://angelasandhu.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Angela%20Sandhu
Why selected: Selected for her deep community ties and leadership as a long-time local resident, combined with a and of dedicated service.
19 years of real estate experience
Perfect 5-star rating across 43 reviews
residential real estate, first-time buyers, sellers, real estate consultation, first-time homebuyers[4]
Yuba City
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (530) 300-6039
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://tomandashleyindrieri.interorealestate.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Indrieri%20Real%20Estate
5-Star Rating
Commercial Properties, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Military/Veterans, military families, residential buyers, residential sellers, VA loans, Cal Vet programs, USDA financing, FHA first-time buyers, down payment assistance programs[4]
Yuba City
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (760) 253-1429
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://aarondrobnick.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/aadrobnick
Board Member at High Desert Association of Realtors[6]
Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]
Volunteer at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]
Mentor at Keller Williams High Desert[6]
Nearly 20 Years Experience
23 Five-Star Reviews
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management[4]
Victorville
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).