Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Artesia, CA
About Artesia
Artesia is a small, densely built city of about 16,500 in southeastern LA County with deep Portuguese and Dutch dairy-farming roots — once dotted with dairies, now a compact residential community. Its defining feature today is Little India along Pioneer Boulevard, one of the largest South Asian commercial districts in the U.S., with sari shops, sweet shops, and restaurants drawing visitors from across the region. Housing is mostly modest postwar single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings.
Home prices in Artesia
The median listing price in Artesia is $844,441.
Top places in Artesia
- Little India / Pioneer Boulevard — sari shops, mithai sweet shops, and Indian restaurants.
- Artesia Park — the city's main park with sports fields and community center.
- Artesia Historical Museum — exhibits on the dairy-farming and Portuguese/.
- A.J. Padelford Park — neighborhood park and playground.
- Artesia Library (LA County) — community library branch.
- South Street restaurant corridor — local dining.
- Artesia's historic water tower area and early-20th-century storefronts downtown.
Commuting from Artesia
- SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) borders the city; I-605 is minutes west. Approximate drive to downtown LA is ~30–45 minutes (about 20 miles), heavier at peak.
- No Metro rail; Metro bus lines and the nearby Norwalk Transit Center connect toward downtown in roughly 60–75 minutes (approximate).
- All times approximate; the 91 is one of the region's most congested freeways.
Schools in Artesia
Public schools: ABC Unified School District serves Artesia. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Artesia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Artesia, CA?
The median listing price in Artesia is $844,441. Median sale price, all home types, Aug 2026 (+0.8% YoY, MLS-based) · Redfin · 2026-09-25 - How is the commute from Artesia, CA?
SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) borders the city; I-605 is minutes west. Approximate drive to downtown LA is ~30–45 minutes (about 20 miles), heavier at peak. - Which school district serves Artesia, CA?
Artesia is served by ABC Unified School District serves Artesia. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.