Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to El Segundo, CA
$2,097,000Median listing price
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About El Segundo
El Segundo ("The Second" — named for Standard Oil's second refinery) is a South Bay coastal city of about 17,000, home to major aerospace employers (the "Space Beach" hub), LAX's southern neighbor, and a charming small-town downtown on Main Street. With beach access, it commands premium South Bay prices.
Home prices in El Segundo
The median listing price in El Segundo is $2,097,000.
Top places in El Segundo
- El Segundo Beach and the Strand bike path
- Downtown El Segundo (Main Street shops and dining)
- The Automobile Driving Museum
- Old Town Music Hall
- Recreation Park and the Plunge pool
Commuting from El Segundo
- By car: About 17 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles; roughly 25–40 minutes via I-105/I-405 in typical conditions.
- By train: Metro K Line stations at Mariposa, El Segundo, and Douglas; connect to the C Line for ~45–60 minutes to downtown.
- By air: Directly adjacent to LAX (south side); about 5 minutes to the terminals.
El Segundo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in El Segundo, CA?
The median listing price in El Segundo is $2,097,000. Median list price · Altos Research · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from El Segundo, CA?
By car: About 17 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles; roughly 25–40 minutes via I-105/I-405 in typical conditions.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.