Best suburbs in Los Angeles
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- Population: 11,728
- Median home value: $940,800
- Median rental price: $2,255
- Top schools nearby: Oxford Academy (grade A+), Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $940,800
- Median rental price: $2,255
- Top schools nearby: Oxford Academy (grade A+), Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#25. Los Alamitos, California
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- Population: 7,948
- Median home value: $1,208,700
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (grade A+), Malibu High School (grade A), Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Oaks Christian School (grade A+), Viewpoint School (grade A+), Louisville High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,208,700
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (grade A+), Malibu High School (grade A), Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Oaks Christian School (grade A+), Viewpoint School (grade A+), Louisville High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#24. Westlake Village, California
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- Population: 15,522
- Median home value: $865,100
- Median rental price: $2,158
- Top schools nearby: John F. Kennedy High School (grade A+), Compton Early College High School (grade A), Los Coyotes Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $865,100
- Median rental price: $2,158
- Top schools nearby: John F. Kennedy High School (grade A+), Compton Early College High School (grade A), Los Coyotes Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#23. La Palma, California
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- Population: 49,955
- Median home value: $825,800
- Median rental price: $2,309
- Top schools nearby: Oxford Academy (grade A+), Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $825,800
- Median rental price: $2,309
- Top schools nearby: Oxford Academy (grade A+), Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#22. Cypress, California
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- Population: 20,088
- Median home value: $972,000
- Median rental price: $3,056
- Top schools nearby: Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School (grade A), White Oak Elementary School (grade A), Willow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Oaks Christian School (grade A+), Viewpoint School (grade A+), Louisville High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $972,000
- Median rental price: $3,056
- Top schools nearby: Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School (grade A), White Oak Elementary School (grade A), Willow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Oaks Christian School (grade A+), Viewpoint School (grade A+), Louisville High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#21. Agoura Hills, California
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- Population: 23,106
- Median home value: $1,334,700
- Median rental price: $2,890
- Top schools nearby: High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+), Downtown Magnets High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Oaks Christian School (grade A+), Viewpoint School (grade A+), Milken Community School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,334,700
- Median rental price: $2,890
- Top schools nearby: High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+), Downtown Magnets High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Oaks Christian School (grade A+), Viewpoint School (grade A+), Milken Community School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#20. Calabasas, California
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- Population: 11,151
- Median home value: $1,141,200
- Median rental price: $1,994
- Top schools nearby: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), Arcadia High School (grade A+), Foothills Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,141,200
- Median rental price: $1,994
- Top schools nearby: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), Arcadia High School (grade A+), Foothills Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#19. Sierra Madre, California
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- Population: 25,131
- Median home value: $1,155,400
- Median rental price: $2,272
- Top schools nearby: Portola High School (grade A+), Cadence Park (grade A), Beacon Park (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+), Pacific Academy - Irvine (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $1,155,400
- Median rental price: $2,272
- Top schools nearby: Portola High School (grade A+), Cadence Park (grade A), Beacon Park (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+), Pacific Academy - Irvine (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#18. North Tustin, California
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- Population: 68,035
- Median home value: $991,400
- Median rental price: $2,523
- Top schools nearby: Valencia High School (grade A+), Yorba Linda High School (grade A+), Portola High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Elite Open School (grade A+), Pacific Academy - Irvine (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $991,400
- Median rental price: $2,523
- Top schools nearby: Valencia High School (grade A+), Yorba Linda High School (grade A+), Portola High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Elite Open School (grade A+), Pacific Academy - Irvine (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#17. Yorba Linda, California
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- Population: 11,742
- Median home value: $1,196,700
- Median rental price: $3,236
- Top schools nearby: Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+), Rossmoor Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,196,700
- Median rental price: $3,236
- Top schools nearby: Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+), Rossmoor Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#16. Rossmoor, California
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- Population: 25,046
- Median home value: $483,100
- Median rental price: $2,308
- Top schools nearby: Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+), Rossmoor Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $483,100
- Median rental price: $2,308
- Top schools nearby: Richard Henry Lee Elementary School (grade A+), Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (grade A+), Rossmoor Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#15. Seal Beach, California
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- Population: 13,219
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,056
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), Point Vicente Elementary School (grade A+), Silver Spur Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,056
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), Point Vicente Elementary School (grade A+), Silver Spur Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#14. Palos Verdes Estates, California
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- Population: 1,451
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), Soleado Elementary School (grade A+), Dapplegray Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), Soleado Elementary School (grade A+), Dapplegray Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#13. Rolling Hills, California
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- Population: 8,214
- Median home value: $1,576,900
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+), Silver Spur Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,576,900
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+), Silver Spur Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#12. Rolling Hills Estates, California
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- Population: 49,016
- Median home value: $862,100
- Median rental price: $2,743
- Top schools nearby: Whitney High School (grade A+), Carmenita Middle School (grade A+), Cerritos High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $862,100
- Median rental price: $2,743
- Top schools nearby: Whitney High School (grade A+), Carmenita Middle School (grade A+), Cerritos High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St. John Bosco High School (grade A+), Servite High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#11. Cerritos, California
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- Population: 41,805
- Median home value: $1,411,800
- Median rental price: $3,284
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,411,800
- Median rental price: $3,284
- Top schools nearby: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chadwick School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#10. Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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- Population: 12,442
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), San Marino High School (grade A+), Valentine Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), San Marino High School (grade A+), Valentine Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#9. San Marino, California
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- Population: 32,406
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $2,675
- Top schools nearby: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $2,675
- Top schools nearby: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#8. Beverly Hills, California
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- Population: 17,081
- Median home value: $1,479,000
- Median rental price: $2,476
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), El Segundo High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Windward School (grade A+), Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,479,000
- Median rental price: $2,476
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), El Segundo High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Windward School (grade A+), Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. El Segundo, California
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- Population: 40,357
- Median home value: $1,121,300
- Median rental price: $2,475
- Top schools nearby: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Da Vinci Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $1,121,300
- Median rental price: $2,475
- Top schools nearby: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Da Vinci Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: D+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#6. Culver City, California
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- Population: 20,378
- Median home value: $1,983,300
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), La Canada High School (grade A+), Crescenta Valley High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,983,300
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), La Canada High School (grade A+), Crescenta Valley High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#5. La Cañada Flintridge, California
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- Population: 26,583
- Median home value: $1,453,500
- Median rental price: $2,135
- Top schools nearby: South Pasadena Senior High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+), Arroyo Vista Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,453,500
- Median rental price: $2,135
- Top schools nearby: South Pasadena Senior High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+), Arroyo Vista Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#4. South Pasadena, California
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- Population: 35,123
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,366
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Opal Robinson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windward School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+), Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,366
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Opal Robinson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windward School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+), Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#3. Manhattan Beach, California
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- Population: 70,620
- Median home value: $1,192,300
- Median rental price: $2,464
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Redondo Union High School (grade A+), Tulita Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Windward School (grade A+), Chadwick School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $1,192,300
- Median rental price: $2,464
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Redondo Union High School (grade A+), Tulita Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Windward School (grade A+), Chadwick School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#2. Redondo Beach, California
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- Population: 19,551
- Median home value: $1,862,400
- Median rental price: $2,659
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Richard Henry Dana Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Vistamar School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $1,862,400
- Median rental price: $2,659
- Top schools nearby: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Richard Henry Dana Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Vistamar School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Hermosa Beach, California
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