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Welcome to the Los Angeles neighborhood of Vermont Square, a small, residential community southwest of Downtown. Located in the South Los Angeles region, Vermont Square is one of the most densely-populated areas in the city. It is roughly bordered by the Harbor Freeway on the east, 54th Street on the south, Van Ness Avenue on the west, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the north. Vermont Avenue serves as one of two main commercial thoroughfares for this neighborhood, along which you can find ethnic eateries and cafes, as well as supermarkets and convenience stores. Bordering one of the major freeways in Los Angeles, Vermont Square is a convenient neighborhood for working professionals that commute. With a population of over 53,000, this neighborhood holds a diverse demographic of families and single professionals that enjoy the quiet, residential life afforded to them in Vermont Square. Most of the housing stock in this neighborhood consists of single-story, ranch-style homes with front yards. The median home price in Vermont Square is somewhat higher than other neighborhoods in South Los Angeles. However, there are reasonably priced condos and apartments available to rent, making it a popular place to live among college students that attend the nearby University of Southern California.

This area offers several small urban green spaces, the largest being Vermont Square Park, near the center of the neighborhood. This park features a playground for kids, as well as a basketball court and barbecue grills for picnics. Western Avenue serves as the main commercial corridor into Vermont Square and is home to numerous retail stores and fast-food restaurants. Its close proximity to popular Los Angeles attractions is a major selling point for this neighborhood. Vermont Square is located approximately five miles from the city’s central business district. A short 15-minute drive will get you from your house to Downtown for work. Despite a lack of Metro stations, Vermont Square does offer numerous bus stops for those looking to utilize public transportation. The eastern portion of Vermont Square overlaps with the South Figueroa Corridor, which holds the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the extremely popular Exposition Park to the north. Quiet, pedestrian-friendly streets and good public schools make Vermont Square an ideal neighborhood for young families with kids, as well as anybody just looking for a more relaxed atmosphere. A well-known spot among Angeleno foodies, Vermont Square offers some of the best Salvadoran food in Los Angeles. If you are looking for entertainment, North University Park offers an extensive collection of historic architecture dating back to the 1800s. The area around the University of Southern California is also frequently hosting family-friendly events and unique exhibits at the select museums here.