I need some information on moving to East L.A. (Los Angeles: low income, crime)

[bubbavegas]

I hope you guys can help me by giving me some help!!!
My family and I want to relocate to East Los, I am hoping that you guys can give me some information, any type of information will be Great!!!!!

Thank you all so much
bubba

[Vicman]

East Los Angeles refers to a large stretch of unincorporated Los Angeles County; the area is not a part of any city.

The area is mostly Hispanic (of that, mostly people of Mexican descent) and low income.

As for public schools, most of East LA is zoned to Los Angeles USD, with some of it zoned to Montebello USD. IMO, I don't think any of the schools serving East LA are considered to be very good.

[bubbavegas]

First of all...Thank you for the information,
I do know that the population of East L.A. is high hispanic population, that does not bother me at all, My wife is from Peru, my son was born in Peru, I personally lived in Peru for almost two and a half years, where I studied Peruvian cuisine, of which I cook now as I am a Chef. The low income part does bother me a little, but not too much, I have visited East Los many times and the people (the hard working people of East los are great!) It is the criminals that bother me. I believe there is a lot potentail in East L.A. and I would really like to be apart of that, that is why I am seriously thinking of moving there. The other issue that bothers me is the education situation I do have a son, Is there any good private schools in the area, or no?
Are the public schools there that bad?

Thank you again Vicman for your reply sir....
Bubba

[Christine Joan]

There are some nice sections of Montebello. I don't know how good their schools are though. All housing is expensive here, even in East LA.

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by Christine Joan

There are some nice sections of Montebello. I don't know how good their schools are though. All housing is expensive here, even in East LA.

I believe all schools in the city of Montebello that are public are Montebello USD schools. Look at them at www.greatschools.net

As for LAUSD, you can try to get your kids into magnet schools or comprehensive schools in other neighborhoods. Although... LAUSD has a lot of BAD comprehensive secondary schools, so be choosy regarding the schools. Palisades Charter HS is a charter school and a comprehensive school that attracts a lot of kids from the Westside. LA County also operates an arts school. I am not sure if Westwood/Bel-Air/Brentwood's University High School will appeal to you, though hopefully it will improve as the number of forced transfers decreases.

[the one]

east la is okay, but boyle heights or highland park have nicer older homes. as for the schools, they are building many many schools that will releive over crowding and eventually improve educational standards. it will take time, but the area is chagning. especially now that a new light rail line will serve the area. the good thing is that in these areas you can still get a reasonably priced home (by LA standards). in terms of the crime, it is more dangerous for a young man of color than anything. being black or brown anywhere in LA makes you a target. otherwise there are plenty of hard working people lookin to get buy un-noticed. most of the time if you are respectful of people they will repect you back. these areas still have a feeling of community where neighbors share cups of coffee as often as they share gardening tools or stories.

[dusesean1986]

Originally Posted by the one

being black or brown anywhere in LA makes you a target. .

Having grown up in Los Angeles, I have plenty of Latino and African American friends. Almost all have told me the crime in the inner city does not bother them. The inner-city is predominantly Latino an African American, being this usually doesn't make you a target even though we see the numerous hate crimes against one another on the news. It's how you look, how you walk, it's a pride issue. If they see that, they believe your gang affiliated. If your a proper young man and present yourself well, they won't bother you. Sometimes there are hate crimes against innocent people, but it's quite rare, and you'd have to be in a "gang junction" a splitting area between two gangs, or be in the company of someone who appears to have a "gang look". I know gangs like the back of my hands, I want to be in a special operations unit to rid the streets of "street terrorism." Race is an issue in violence and hate crimes don't get me wrong, but it's almost always "gang related." Also men from 18-24 are the biggest targets. Being "gang related" and having a different color skin in some areas definently magnifies your chances of possibly being hurt.

[puffle]

Originally Posted by bubbavegas

I hope you guys can help me by giving me some help!!!
My family and I want to relocate to East Los, I am hoping that you guys can give me some information, any type of information will be Great!!!!!

Thank you all so much
bubba

DON'T DO IT!!!!

[Ducktales]

Originally Posted by bubbavegas

First of all...Thank you for the information,
I do know that the population of East L.A. is high hispanic population, that does not bother me at all, My wife is from Peru, my son was born in Peru, I personally lived in Peru for almost two and a half years, where I studied Peruvian cuisine, of which I cook now as I am a Chef. The low income part does bother me a little, but not too much, I have visited East Los many times and the people (the hard working people of East los are great!) It is the criminals that bother me. I believe there is a lot potentail in East L.A. and I would really like to be apart of that, that is why I am seriously thinking of moving there. The other issue that bothers me is the education situation I do have a son, Is there any good private schools in the area, or no?
Are the public schools there that bad?

Thank you again Vicman for your reply sir....
Bubba

Put it like this bubbavegas, if you do not rear your kid(s) right in that neighborhood they will turn to gangs. Gangs are a huge part of that area's culture if you will.

I think you said you had a son. Make sure you what he is doing when he is and out of your house (if you can). People have told me it is easy to get into trouble in that neighborhood. A little too easy of you ask me!

Cops are shaking down just about every Hispanic dude over there because of the gang problem that pervades that area. Make sure your son and YOUR FAMILY is in the house before dark or you will be sorry.

Stay the hell away from Boyle Heights and the Montecito area. To tell you the truth, don't move over there in East LA if you can help it.

[bubbavegas]

Hey Puffle why would you say Dont do it?

Bubba