Northeast Los Angeles
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Northeast Los Angeles (abbreviated NELA) is a 17.18 sq mi (44.5 km2) region of
History
The bulk of the area closer to
Traditionally a heavily Latino and working-class part of the city, Northeast Los Angeles has undergone gentrification starting in the 2000s.[2] With the influx of young professionals, Northeast Los Angeles has gained attention for its hipster culture and a new wave of commercial development; however, increasing housing prices have caused tensions with long-time residents.[2]
Geography
According to the
The same survey identifies the following seven
Other neighborhoods within the region are:
- Arroyo Seco
- Elysian Valley
- Garvanza
- Heritage Square
- Hermon
Population
2017 City of Los Angeles data
According to the 2013-2017 American Community Survey and the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning,
The area has a relatively large immigrant community, with approximately 38% of the population being foreign-born.
2000 census
In the 2000 census, Northeast Los Angeles had 167,674 residents in its 17.18 square miles, which amounted to 9,757 people per square mile. The densest neighborhood was Highland Park, and the least dense was Mount Washington.[6]
About 54% of the area's population lived in rental units, while 46% lived in owner-occupied housing. Highland Park was the neighborhood with the highest rental occupancy, and Eagle Rock had the lowest. The latter district also had the oldest population, and Cypress Park had the youngest. Eagle Rock also was the wealthiest neighborhood and Cypress Park the poorest. Eagle Rock was the neighborhood with the largest percentage of residents holding a four-year academic degree and Cypress Park had the lowest percentage.[6]
The ethnic breakdown in 2000 was
Transportation
The area is well-served by freeways and public transportation. California's first freeway, the 1940
The Metro A Line light rail's four stations (Lincoln/Cypress, Heritage Square, Southwest Museum, and Highland Park) connect Northeast Los Angeles with Downtown and Pasadena.
See also
Notable places
- Arroyo Seco River
- California Cycleway
- Occidental College
- Southwest Museum of the American Indian
- Heritage Square Museum
- List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments on the East and Northeast Sides
Notable people
- John C. Holland, Los Angeles City Council member, 1943–67, businessman in Northeast Los Angeles
- Jackson Browne, singer, songwriter, and musician who wrote and recorded songs such as "These Days", "The Pretender", "Running on Empty".
- Skrillex (Sonny Moore), electronic music/songwriter, 1988–present
- Beck (Beck Hansen), alternative singer/musician
- Billie Eilish , Academy Award & Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter.
- Edward Furlong actor, "Terminator 2:Judgment Day"
Other regions of Los Angeles County
References
- ^ "Northeast L.A." Mapping L.A. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- ^ "Northeast L.A." Mapping L.A. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ "Discover These 7 Neighborhoods in Northeast Los Angeles". Neighborhoods.com. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
- ^ "Northeast Los Angeles Demographic Profile" (PDF). City of Los Angeles - Department of City Planning.
- ^ a b c "Northeast L.A." Mapping L.A.
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