West Hollywood is a city of about 35,000 people between Hollywood and Beverly Hills, incorporated in 1984 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Famous as "WeHo," it is the heart of LA's LGBTQ+ community, with the Sunset Strip's legendary music venues, Santa Monica Boulevard's rainbow crosswalks, and Melrose Avenue's design shops — all packed into just 1.9 square miles.
The median listing price in West Hollywood is $1.095M.
Top places in West Hollywood
The Sunset Strip (Whisky a Go Go, Rainbow Bar & Grill, Comedy Store).
Santa Monica Boulevard's Boystown.
Melrose Avenue design district.
West Hollywood Park and the new library/aquatics complex.
Pacific Design Center.
The Abbey Food & Bar.
The Troubadour.
Book Soup (independent bookstore).
Commuting from West Hollywood
Freeways: I-10 (Santa Monica) to the south; US-101 (Hollywood) to the north.
Transit: Metro B Line (Red) at Hollywood/Highland, about 10 minutes east (approximate); the Cityline shuttles and Metro buses; future Metro K Line northern extension through WeHo under study.
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~15–25 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~8 miles).
Schools in West Hollywood
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.
West Hollywood FAQs
What is the housing market like in West Hollywood, CA? The median listing price in West Hollywood is $1.095M. Realtor.com median listing home price (chart data month August 2026) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24
How is the commute from West Hollywood, CA? Freeways: I-10 (Santa Monica) to the south; US-101 (Hollywood) to the north.
Which school district serves West Hollywood, CA? West Hollywood 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.
