Eastside Communities
EPA — Eastside Communities
Includes neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, and El Sereno.
Eastside Communities reflect a diverse and multigenerational population with strong neighborhood identities and longstanding community networks.
Council Districts 1, 9, 13 & 14
Key statistics
$69K
Median household income
22%
Poverty rate
37
Average age
60%
Hispanic / Latino
16%
Asian residents
21%
Foreign-born non-citizens
Key takeaways
- Eastside Communities have the highest rate of disabled residents among the Equity Priority Areas, with 14% of residents reporting a disability compared with 11% citywide.
- Twelve percent of households lack home internet access, twice the citywide rate of 6%.
- Residents face some of the city’s highest transportation cost burdens.
- Median household income ($69,027) remains substantially below the citywide average of $81,571, while poverty rates are significantly higher (22% compared with 15% citywide).
Equity Priority Area: Eastside Communities
Partner organization: Proyecto Pastoral
Who we heard from
348
responses from the Eastside
Mobility investment priorities
- Transit
- Sidewalks and crosswalks
- Bike enhancements
Where we engaged residents
- Mariachi Plaza
- Albion Riverside Park
- Aliso Pico Recreation Center
Top mobility challenges
- Limited infrastructure for walking, biking, and transit
- Traffic safety
- Personal safety