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HomeNeighborhoodsSanta Monica
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4.5/5

Santa Monica Report Card

90402 · 588 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

C

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

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Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

588

Violations

195

Complaints

669

Reviews

0

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

0.3

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

1.1

Below avg

Reviews

0

Tenant reviews

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

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117 N WEST CHANNEL ROAD, Los Angeles, CA 90402

60 violations3 complaints
B

101 N CHAUTAUQUA BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90402

43 violations4 complaints
A

131 N ENTRADA DR, Los Angeles, CA 90402

30 violations3 complaints
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139 OCEAN AVENUE EXT, Los Angeles, CA 90402

11 violations1 complaints
B

145 N WEST CHANNEL ROAD, Los Angeles, CA 90402

9 violations1 complaints

Largest Landlord

United El Segundo, Inc.

3 buildings in this zip code

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Santa Monica Vibe Check

North of Montana in Santa Monica is LA's most desirable residential address -- tree-lined streets, immaculate homes, top-rated schools, and a quiet elegance that justifies the sky-high price tag. Montana Ave boutiques and cafes provide a refined village feel.

PrestigiousFamily-FriendlyQuietExpensiveLeafy

Pros

  • ✓Montana Ave shopping
  • ✓Top-rated schools
  • ✓Beautiful streets
  • ✓Close to beach

Cons

  • ✗Among the most expensive in LA
  • ✗Car-dependent
  • ✗Can feel insular
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica

5 questions answered

Santa Monica (90402) has 588 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.5 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 90402 zip code have a combined 195 housing violations on record (an average of 0.3 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Santa Monica (90402) is United El Segundo, Inc., managing 3 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Santa Monica (90402) has 588 tracked buildings with 195 violations and 669 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Santa Monica (90402) compares to other Los Angeles neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Many buildings in Los Angeles have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Santa Monica (90402) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 90402 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

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Carson

90745 · Harbor

339 buildings

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Santa Monica

90403 · Westside

1,181 buildings

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Torrance

90504 · South Bay

425 buildings

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Burbank

91506 · San Fernando Valley

444 buildings

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

11,816

Median Income

$172k

Renters

26%

Median Age

49.1

Walkability & Transit

20

Limited Transit

34 transit stops nearby

34

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Fewer violations than 10% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 63% of neighborhoods