Best Walkable, Safe, and Affordable neighborhoods in LA?

[jd3189]

Hey everyone. Thought about posting this on Skybar, but felt it would gain more traffic and attention here. Mods, feel free to move it over there if you guys think otherwise.


So I’m about to finish residency and start my first attending physician job. I decided to stay with the same medical group that I did residency with in East LA but, unfortunately, I can’t live on campus anymore so I got to move out somewhere else within the next month or so.

I currently live in Boyle Heights and it’s alright. It’s apparently a high crime area based on the crime maps I have seen, but in the 3 years I’ve been here, it’s not too bad. It’s actually pretty convenient and relatively walkable. I usually walk to work and I’m only a few blocks away from a Metro station that can take me to DTLA and all the way to Santa Monica. I still drive but it’s more for leisure and errands rather than commuting.


Basically I wanted to know if there were any other places to consider moving to in the area that are relatively walkable, next to or along a metro line, somewhat affordable, and somewhat safe.


I thought about places along the Metro E line, which is near my job, such as remaining in Boyle Heights or going near USC, Crenshaw, Culver City, and Santa Monica. Also thought about Koreatown or East Hollywood. Pasadena or other neighborhoods in northeast LA like Highland Park are considerations.

I’m mainly looking for a studio or one bedroom apartment. Just trying to live below my means as I pay off my student loans and live decently on a doctor’s salary for now. I got no girlfriend at the moment and she probably wouldn’t live with me until I’m more established.

Hoping to get more input from the current LA forumers, but anyone can pitch in for tips on how to live well as a bachelor with a lot of debt lol.