Marvin Elementary School
Public · Grades K–5
Los Angeles,
CA
Mid City
Los Angeles,
CA
Neighborhoods
Mid City
Street art, stage lights, and chicken-and-waffle nights
About the Neighborhood
Living in Mid City
Mid City is a residential neighborhood in the heart of Los Angeles, known for its colorful street murals and central location. Pico Boulevard serves as a local main street, with spots like Mad Lab Coffee, Paper or Plastik Café, and Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles. Residents can catch performances at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, with LACMA and Museum Row a short drive away. Nearby Pan Pacific Park offers a jogging path, outdoor fitness equipment, and an amphitheater. Mid City gives residents central access to the city, along with local dining, live entertainment, and strong community character.
Pico Boulevard Eats
Colorful Street Murals
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Community
What Neighbors Say
Mid-City is a neighborhood where Los Angeles’ architectural history really shines, with beautiful Spanish-style homes, Craftsman details, and tree-lined residential streets. Its central location and evolving mix of local restaurants, shops, and neighborhood businesses offer buyers a wonderful range of housing options and amenities.
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Real Estate
Market Overview
Properties
Homes for Sale in Mid City
RENTALS
Apartment & Rentals
$2,095–$5,195/mo
Hi Point Terrace by Wiseman
Los Angeles, CA 90035
0–3 beds · 0–4 baths · 428–1,666 sq ft
$1,514–$1,889/mo
Co/Relate - Co/Living Apartments
Los Angeles, CA 90016
1 bed · 1 bath · 345–374 sq ft
$3,662–$4,200/mo
The Saturn 5955
Los Angeles, CA 90035
2 beds · 1–2 baths · 800–1,205 sq ft
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Livability
Walk, Bike & Transit
77
Walk Score
60
Bike Score
58
Transit Score
Education
Schools
Saturn Street Elementary School
Public · Grades K–5
Alta Loma Elementary School
Public · Grades K–5
Cienega Elementary School
Public · Grades K–5
Stella Elementary Charter Academy
Charter · Grades K–4
Getting Around
Public Transit
Metro Local Line (Route 33)
Bus
Metro Local Line (Route 35/38)
Bus
DASH Midtown
Bus
Pico Blvd (Route 7)
Bus
Metro Local Line (Route 105)
Bus
Metro Local Line (Route 217)
Bus
Metro Local Line (Route 212)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Mid City located in Los Angeles?
Mid City is situated in Central Los Angeles, with Mid-Wilshire to the north and West Adams to the south.
Is Mid City a good neighborhood to live in Los Angeles?
Mid City is a well-located residential neighborhood that pairs central access to Los Angeles with a lively local dining and arts scene. Pico Boulevard’s cafes and restaurants, along with venues like the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, give residents plenty of places to gather. Murals along Washington and Venice boulevards add to the neighborhood’s creative character. Mid City is also served by bus routes like Metro Line 30 along Pico Boulevard, with convenient access to the 10 Freeway.
What is Mid City, Los Angeles known for?
Mid City is known for its food scene, from soul food and fried chicken at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles to taquerias and cafes along Pico Boulevard, and for the murals along Washington and Venice boulevards. The area is also recognized for its arts and entertainment, from live theater to cult film screenings at Brain Dead Studios on nearby Fairfax Avenue.
How far is Mid City from downtown Los Angeles?
Mid City is approximately 6 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.
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