Vernon

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Vernon, CA

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The heart of industry in East Los Angeles

Industrial Commuter Convenient Great Location

An exclusively industrial community touting just over 100 residents, Vernon sits only five miles south of Downtown Los Angeles. Although the city is mainly industrial, there are abundant rental opportunities right outside of Vernon’s borders. Residents appreciate proximity to Huntington Park, home to well-kept neighborhood parks, department stores, specialty shops, and restaurants. Vernon offers easy access to Interstates 710, 5, and 10, making commuting into Los Angeles simple. Vernon is a part of East Los Angeles and is proximal to abundant attractions and entertainment options.

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
  • Hollenbeck Lake
  • California Science Center
  • Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
  • Watts Towers-Rodia State Park

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.