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View Park-Windsor Hills
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View Park-Windsor Hills is a residential community in Los Angeles County offering a quieter, car-dependent lifestyle away from the dense urban core. The area sits south of central Los Angeles and is known for its tree-lined streets and low-density character, with established neighborhoods and local parks anchoring community life.
The area ranks in the cleaner half of Southern California for air quality, with moderate traffic exposure compared to the broader region. It appeals to renters seeking space and a residential feel, though amenities and transit options are limited relative to more urbanized parts of the county.
Living here
Daily life in View Park-Windsor Hills centers on driving. Public transit is minimal (the area ranks 245th of 319 for transit access), so a car is essential for most errands and activities. Within walking distance, you will find some restaurants and parks scattered throughout, but grocery shopping and other services typically require a short drive.
The neighborhood is quieter than central Los Angeles, with lower traffic volumes than the regional average (ranking 79th of 317 for traffic exposure). Air quality is a relative strength, ranking 47th of 318 areas. Parks like the Yvonne Burke Sports Complex and Ladera Park provide green space for recreation, though the overall footprint skews residential and spread out.
Who it's for
View Park-Windsor Hills suits renters who prioritize a quieter, more spacious residential environment over walkability and transit convenience. If you work nearby, don't rely on public transportation, and value lower traffic and cleaner air, this area works. It is not a good fit if you depend on transit, want dense walkable neighborhoods with abundant dining and retail, or prefer an urban lifestyle.
Environment & livability
Air quality: below the California median for diesel PM exposure.
Air quality here is better than average for the state. Worth noting if you have respiratory sensitivities.
Traffic exposure: moderate traffic exposure, below the state median.
Traffic proximity here is better than average for California.
Tree cover: limited tree cover, mostly open streetscape.
Less canopy means more heat exposure and less visual greenery on daily walks. LA County median is around 14% canopy coverage.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: minimal transit access, car strongly recommended.
Very infrequent or no meaningful transit nearby. Car dependency is high in this area.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Who lives in View Park-Windsor Hills
Population
11,999
Renters
32%
of households rent
Median age
48
Median income
$119k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in View Park-Windsor Hills
1 public school sit inside this area · 1 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 47% | 46% |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around View Park-Windsor Hills
Delicious Southern Cuisine · McDonald's · Mr. Fish & Mex · New Orleans SnoBalls
Ladera Park · Monteith Park · Yvonne Burke Sports Complex
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What the census says about View Park-Windsor Hills
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe View Park-Windsor Hills; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 37 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 82%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1947
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 3%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 5%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 95%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 74%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 2,813
- total housing units
Averaged across 6 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
View Park-Windsor Hills in the regional index
How View Park-Windsor Hills places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Low rent and clean air together
Ranks #18 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Tree cover, clean air, little traffic
Ranks #18 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car here?+
Yes. The area has minimal public transit and ranks well below average for walkability and transit access. A car is essential for daily life, work, and errands.
What parks are nearby?+
The Yvonne Burke Sports Complex, Ladera Park, and Monteith Park are within the community, offering recreation and green space for residents.
How is the air quality?+
View Park-Windsor Hills has cleaner air than most of Southern California, ranking 47th of 318 areas. It is notably better than the regional average.
Is there good public transit?+
No. There are no rail stations nearby, and the area ranks 245th of 319 for transit access. Public transportation options are very limited.
Is View Park-Windsor Hills walkable?+
View Park-Windsor Hills ranks #248 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in View Park-Windsor Hills?+
Current residents of View Park-Windsor Hills pay a median rent of about $1,696 per month (Census ACS). Asking rents for new leases typically run higher.
How is the air quality in View Park-Windsor Hills?+
View Park-Windsor Hills has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 27 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to View Park-Windsor Hills?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to View Park-Windsor Hills are Mayflower Village, East Whittier, West Covina and Whittier.