Mar Vista

A centrally located neighborhood in West-Los Angeles that allows for residents the best of both worlds: proximity to the beach and the hip and happening neighborhoods North East of Los Angeles.

Welcome to Mar Vista

Mar Vista, a residential oasis centrally located in West-Los Angeles, allows for residents to live in a beautiful area while having easier commutes around the city.

Mar Vista - A Colorful Residential Area

Mar Vista is a centrally located neighborhood in West-Los Angeles that allows for residents the best of both worlds: proximity to the beach and the hip and happening neighborhoods North East of Los Angeles.

Real Estate Insights for Mar Vista

One of the main factors looked at when searching for the perfect home is location. Mar Vista real estate has an incredibly central location that allows residents easy access to other areas of Los Angeles because of its proximity to the 10 and 405 freeway, however, its proximity to the freeways does not take away from the beauty and high-end aspects of this neighborhood.

The average listing price for single-family homes for sale in Mar Vista in Mar Vista is $1.1 million dollars, with an average price per square foot of $768. The Mar Vista real estate market brims with a variety of wonderful modern and quaint homes.

People & Lifestyle

Mar Vista boasts a healthy and active lifestyle. The average age for residents in the area is 39 years of age, 59% of these residents have a bachelor’s degree.

Mar Vista Real Estate offers a variety of fitness centers that allows locals to push themselves to reach their maximum potential.

The powerful A4 Fitness center offers a combination of crossfit and martial arts courses. On the other hand, there is The Moving Joint center which offers a combination of yoga and pilates classes that allows you to strengthen your body and mind.

Parks & Nature

The Mar Vista Recreation Center has an array of sports fields for locals to enjoy. With an impressive sports field, roller hockey rink, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, and a lighted tennis court, this large park also hosts various sports little leagues.

Restaurants

The delicate yet invigorating Vito Restaurant offers a dark romantic ambience perfect for a date night. With waiters in suits, this Italian restaurant takes you back in time.

Hiko Sushi is a traditional Japanese restaurant that truly cares about their customers dining experience. From Hiko’s no cell phone policy, it is abundantly clear that when you step into their restaurant it will be a memorable experience.

For a more rustic and bar vibe, head over to Hatchet Hall. The locals rave about their famous chicken schnitzel and warm service. This traditional American restaurant also offers outside seating so you can enjoy California’s warm sunny days.

After Dark

For a light and joyous evening head over to Zinque. This popular restaurant and lounge attracts a hip crowd throughout the day. Their fresh and exciting dishes are always delicious, and pair very well with their wine list.

The Alley, a hidden speakeasy, offers an intimate ambience with delicious hand crafted drinks. The skillful bartenders will keep you entertained throughout the night as they play with the fresh ingredients and fire to craft the best possible libation for you.

Shopping

Mar Vista is mainly a residential area, so for a fun and exciting shopping experience it is necessary to drive 5 minutes South to the chic and fashionable Abbot Kinney Street. Abbot Kinney brims with fashionable local boutiques, antique stores, and a variety of specialty stores where you can find almost anything you could possibly imagine.

List of Schools

Public:

Mar Vista Elementary School, grades K-5
Walgrove Avenue Elementary School, grades K-5
Beethoven Street Elementary School, grades K-5
Mark Twain Middle School, grades 6-8
Venice Senior High School, grades 9-12

Private:

Wildwood School, grades K-12
Summit View School, grades K-12

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Demographics and Employment Data for Mar Vista, CA

Population Households Employment

Mar Vista has 15,611 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mar Vista do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,177 people call Mar Vista home. The population density is 14,683.689 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,177

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42

Median Age

49.14 / 50.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

15,611

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$64,863

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Around Mar Vista, CA

There's plenty to do around Mar Vista, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

73

Very Walkable

Walking Score

61

Bikeable

Bike Score

46

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including T3, Admiralty Sailing, and The Floor Dance Academy.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the T3 page on Yelp	Active	2.01 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Admiralty Sailing page on Yelp Search 14002 Palawan Way on Google Maps	Active	2.13 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Floor Dance Academy page on Yelp Search 2372 Veteran Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.06 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Marlowe page on Yelp Search 13339 Washington Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.23 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beija Flor Beauty & Lash page on Yelp	Beauty	2.78 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bellagance page on Yelp Search 201 S Lasky Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	4.1 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair by Farnaz page on Yelp Search 1061 Gayley Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.62 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nails By Tammy Tran page on Yelp Search 760 E Colorado Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.65 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars

Schools in Mar Vista, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Mar Vista. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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