Best Los Angeles Neighborhoods for Families: Ranked by Data

For families, the two things NeighborScore counts — safety and schools — are exactly what matters most, and together they are 100% of the overall score (home value is shown only as affordability context). In Los Angeles that puts Beverly Hills (90210) far in front at 92/100.

Beverly Hills (90210): 92 — the data leader

90210 pairs a 95 safety score with an 88 school score (about 82% math proficiency) — the best combination for families in the LA set. The barrier is cost: a Zillow value around $6.4M.

Hollywood (90028): 41 — a budget option with trade-offs

At ~$860K, Hollywood is far more accessible, but its safety (25) and school (58, about 36% math) scores are middling. Families here should look closely at individual schools.

South Central / Florence-Graham (90001): 37

90001 scores 37 on a 25 safety and 51 school score (about 25% math). It is affordable (a ~$650K median), but on the safety-and-schools measure families weigh most, it trails.

Bottom line

For LA families the data points to Beverly Hills if budget allows; Hollywood is a workable lower-cost option with caveats. Check the Schools tab for each ZIP's school-by-school proficiency before deciding.