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Green Meadows
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Why two numbers? Long-term tenants (often in rent-stabilized units) pay less than today's asking prices. Budget from the asking rent, not the resident median.
Rent control: City of Los Angeleshas a Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Most buildings first occupied before October 1978 limit annual increases for sitting tenants; newer buildings at least 15 years old fall under California's statewide cap (AB 1482). Check a specific address with the LA Housing Department's ZIMAS tool before signing.
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Green Meadows is a South Los Angeles neighborhood home to more than thirty thousand residents. It anchors the South Los Angeles Community Plan area and hosts Locke College Preparatory Academy, serving as a community hub for education and local life.
The neighborhood sits in a moderately walkable setting with straightforward access to transit. You'll find restaurants, parks, and grocery options within a short walk, though the area has limited tree cover and an open streetscape that is typical of South LA.
Living here
Day-to-day errands are manageable on foot for some tasks, but you will want a car for others. Within a short walk you can reach about three restaurants and one park or grocery store. Avalon Station (Metro C Line) is right at the neighborhood boundary, and 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station (Metro A Line) is about a kilometer away, giving you a couple of transit options without requiring a long walk.
Traffic exposure ranks above average across LA, and air quality sits below the state median for diesel PM exposure. Tree cover is very limited at 1.6 percent, so the neighborhood feels predominantly concrete. These are real tradeoffs for living here, balanced against relatively modest rent and access to local institutions like Magic Johnson Park.
Who it's for
Green Meadows suits renters who work in or near South LA, value affordability, and are comfortable managing a car or relying on the Metro C and A lines. Families, working professionals, and anyone prioritizing proximity to community anchors like Locke College Preparatory Academy over extensive walkability will find it practical. It is less ideal for those seeking heavy foot traffic, abundant greenery, or minimal driving.
Environment & livability
Air quality: below the California median for diesel PM exposure.
Air quality here is better than average for the state. Worth noting if you have respiratory sensitivities.
Traffic exposure: above-average traffic corridor exposure.
Higher traffic proximity correlates with elevated noise, diesel emissions, and reduced pedestrian comfort on nearby streets.
Tree cover: very limited tree cover, predominantly concrete.
Low canopy areas tend to run hotter and feel more exposed. Research links tree cover to lower ambient temperatures and improved pedestrian comfort.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: minimal transit access, car strongly recommended.
Very infrequent or no meaningful transit nearby. Car dependency is high in this area.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Metro rail
1 station inside Green Meadows, 3 more nearby.
Who lives in Green Meadows
Population
30,998
Renters
58%
of households rent
Median age
31
Median income
$62k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Green Meadows
8 public schools sit inside this area · 7 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 43% | 46% |
| One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 35% | 36% |
| One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 31% | 28% |
| One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 50% | 46% |
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball MiddleCharter Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 6-8 | 41% | 28% |
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter MiddleCharter Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 6-8 | 29% | 17% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory AcademyCharter High School | 9-12 | 28% | 10% |
| Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center Adult | No Data | — | — |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around Green Meadows
Superior Grocers
Alexander's Burgers · All Flavor No Grease · Andy's Donuts · Domino's
Magic Johnson Park
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What the census says about Green Meadows
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Green Meadows; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 39 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 81%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1954
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 25%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 3%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 90%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 67%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 2,208
- total housing units
Averaged across 6 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Green Meadows in the regional index
How Green Meadows places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Where home prices go furthest
Ranks #6 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Low rent and clean air together
Ranks #47 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where rent goes furthest
Ranks #56 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the actual rent for a new lease in Green Meadows?+
New leases run about $2,548 per month as of May 2026. This reflects a 1.7 percent year-over-year increase. Current residents pay a median of $1,800, which is lower because it includes longer-term and rent-stabilized tenants; budget from the asking rent if you are searching today.
How good is transit from Green Meadows?+
Transit access is minimal. Avalon Station (Metro C Line) is at the neighborhood boundary, and 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station (Metro A Line) is about one kilometer away. A car is strongly recommended for most daily needs outside these corridors.
Is Green Meadows walkable for errands?+
It is walkable for some errands but not others. You can reach restaurants and parks on foot, but a car is useful for shopping, commuting, and getting around the broader area.
What amenities are nearby?+
Within a short walk you will find about three restaurants, one grocery store (Superior Grocers), and one park (Magic Johnson Park). Coffee shops and gyms are not typically within walking distance in this neighborhood.
Is Green Meadows walkable?+
Green Meadows ranks #119 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Green Meadows?+
A new lease in Green Meadows typically asks around $2,548 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $1,800 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
Does Green Meadows have Metro rail access?+
Yes. Green Meadows has 1 Metro rail station within its boundary (Avalon), served by the Metro A Line, Metro C Line.
How is the air quality in Green Meadows?+
Green Meadows has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 50 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Green Meadows?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Green Meadows are Florence-Graham, Harvard Park, Vermont Square and Bell.