Common questions
What is the median home value in Central City, LA?
The median home value in Central City is $309,981 (Census ACS 2020–2024) — 0.7× the US median of $458,812.
How many people live in Central City?
Central City has 13,689 residents across 9 census tracts (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What are the demographics of Central City?
The median age is 40.2; the population is 63.8% Black, 18.5% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian and 0.1% Other; the average household has 2.3 people; 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher; the poverty rate is 35.1% (Census ACS 2020–2024).
Which public schools in Central City post the highest test proficiency?
KIPP Central City is the elementary school with reported scores (16%). Average of ELA and math proficiency (state DOE / NCES).
What is the median rent in Central City?
Median gross rent is $1,048/month, 34% below the US median (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What is the median household income in Central City, LA?
The median household income in Central City is $44,308 a year, 49% below the US median (Census ACS 2020–2024).
How much does it cost to live in Central City?
In Central City, median rent is $1,048/month and the median home value is $309,981 (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What is the weather like in Central City?
Summer highs average 91°F; winter lows average 48°F; there are 117 comfortable days a year; annual rainfall is 66 inches (NOAA GridMET).
What is the natural disaster risk in Central City, LA?
The highest-rated natural hazards in Central City are cold wave (45), hail (40) and lightning (40), scored 0–100 against all US communities (FEMA National Risk Index). Peak ground shaking is 0.06g (USGS; 2% chance in 50 years).
How walkable is Central City, LA?
In Central City, 12.6% of workers walk to work (Census ACS).