Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Huntington Park, CA
About Huntington Park
Huntington Park is a dense 3.0-square-mile city in southeast Los Angeles County, about 7 miles from downtown LA, with 54,883 residents (2020 census; per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Incorporated in 1906 and named for industrialist Henry E. Huntington, it grew as a streetcar suburb served by the Los Angeles Railway "Yellow Car" J car until 1963. The city is largely residential and walkable (Walk Score 83, per Redfin) with bungalows and multi-family housing; many residents work in nearby Vernon and Commerce's industrial corridor.
Home prices in Huntington Park
Home prices in Huntington Park vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Huntington Park
- Pacific Boulevard — the historic downtown shopping district: Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings (Lane-Wells Building, W. W. Henry Building), the 1,468-seat Warner Theater (1930, Priteca), and hundreds of Latino-owned shops and restaurants.
- The Pacific Boulevard business improvement district, founded 1995, anchoring city tax revenue and employment.
- Salt Lake Park / Huntington Park Community Center and city parks system.
- Nearby: Los Angeles River bike path access in adjacent South Gate; downtown LA ~15 minutes away.
Commuting from Huntington Park
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 7 miles): ~15–20 minutes off-peak via Alameda St / Slauson Ave or I-710/I-5; peak-hour commutes run longer.
- Nearest Metro rail: Firestone station (A Line) in adjacent Florence-Firestone, a short bus/car ride; Metro buses run Pacific Boulevard, Florence Ave, and Slauson Ave corridors. Rail trips to downtown typically run ~30–45 minutes with a transfer.
- Main arterials: Pacific Boulevard, Florence Avenue, Slauson Avenue, Alameda Street.
Schools in Huntington Park
Public schools: Los Angeles Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Huntington Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Huntington Park, CA?
Home prices in Huntington Park vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Huntington Park, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 7 miles): ~15–20 minutes off-peak via Alameda St / Slauson Ave or I-710/I-5; peak-hour commutes run longer. - Which school district serves Huntington Park, CA?
Huntington Park is served by Los Angeles Unified School District. 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.