Woman crossing a crosswalk designed for pedestrian safety

Eastside Communities

EPA — Eastside Communities

Includes neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, and El Sereno. This Equity Priority Area spans Council Districts 1, 9, 13, and 14.

Partner: Proyecto Pastoral

Neighborhood Profile

Eastside Communities is home to more than 269,000 residents across the full EPA.

The demographic statistics below focus on the neighborhoods within Eastside Communities with the highest mobility needs.

In these areas, the population is predominantly Latino, and household income is lower while poverty is higher than citywide. Across the broader EPA, a higher share of residents have disabilities, and households are twice as likely to lack home internet as citywide. Residents also face high transportation costs, and many households have limited access to a vehicle.

Map locating Eastside Communities

Key statistics

Eastside EPA

Citywide

Median Household Income

$61,126

$81,571

Average Age

38

37

Poverty Rate

23%

17%

Latino

70%

45%

Asian

14%

12%

Foreign-born non-citizens

22%

18%

Community Engagement

Who we heard from

348

responses from the Eastside

Where we engaged residents

  • Mariachi Plaza
  • Albion Riverside Park
  • Aliso Pico Recreation Center

What we heard

Mobility investment priorities

  • Transit
  • Sidewalks and crosswalks
  • Bike enhancements

Top mobility challenges

  • Limited infrastructure for walking, biking, and transit
  • Traffic safety
  • Personal safety