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A guide to finding affordable housing in Los Angeles

Dec. 9, 2024

As the cost of living continues to rise in Los Angeles County, finding an affordable home has become increasingly challenging.

More than 490,000 households across the county don’t have access to an affordable home, according to a 2024 report from the California Housing Partnership. 

This is the unfortunate reality for many people on the Eastside. According to census tract data, neighborhoods like Boyle Heights and unincorporated East L.A. are considered low-income areas, with some households making 60% below the county’s Average Median Income, which was set at $98,000 in 2024. In addition, state and federal funding for housing production and preservation in L.A. County continues to decrease.

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