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Culver City, CA


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Culver City, California

Introduction to Culver City, California

Culver City, California, in Los Angeles county, is 4 miles NW of Inglewood, California (center to center) and 9 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is home to the headquarters of National Public Radio and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The weather is pleasant for most of the year. The municipality features attractive neighborhoods and has easy access to the regional network of freeways. It's known for its active artistic community, including theatrical performances, music and dance. Culver City has an ethnically diverse population.

Culver City History

The city was incorporated in 1917. It was named after a man from Milford Nebraska, named Harry H. Culver who initiated the plans for establishing the municipality. The first film studio was established in 1918 and was followed by film studios built by Hal Roach and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM). During the years of the Prohibition "speakeasies" and nightclubs including the prominent Cotton Club filled Washington Boulevard. Over the years, hundreds of films have been made at the Culver City's studios including The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial and many other well known movies.

Numerous television shows were also produced in Culver City including Lassie, Batman and the Andy Griffith Show. In 1976 a large portion of the studio property was sold and was redeveloped. The property was converted to the Hayden Industrial Tract, subdivisions and a shopping center. During the 1990's the downtown was extensively renovated. Sony's Columbia Pictures relocated to Culver City, which created a large number of jobs.

Culver City Attractions

  • The Culver City Art District is filled with notable art galleries.
  • St. Augustine Catholic Church.
  • Culver Hotel is a city landmark with its pie-slice shaped building. It's located downtown.
  • Sony Pictures Plaza has a unique appearance.
  • Heritage Fountain located at Culver City Hall.
  • Downtown Culver City is known for outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries.
  • The Sony Pictures Studios Tour offers a view of the early days of Hollywood and a look at a modern motion picture studio.
  • King Fahd Mosque.
  • Culver City Public Theatre.
  • Kirk Douglas Theater.
  • Culver City Music Festival.
  • Fiesta La Ballona.
  • George Barris Culver City Car Show.
  • Music in the Chambers.
  • California Arts Day.

Culver City Activities

The Pacific Ocean is a short drive away. The municipality includes the Ballona Creek bicycle path and the Culver Boulevard Median bicycle path. The Culver Ice Arena is a popular destination. Nearby Los Angeles offers a variety of activities and entertainment.

Culver City Transportation

The Los Angeles International Airport is nearby. Culver City Bus offers services.

Culver City Higher Education

West Los Angeles College is nearby.

High Points

Culver City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Culver City Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Culver City Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Culver City Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Culver City College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Culver City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Culver City, CA

Comparing Culver City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime55

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