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Jessica Montes
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Vermont-Slauson Neighborhood Guide

93of 102 Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Where Soul Food Meets Street Art

🧭Generally defined as the area: Slauson Avenue to the north, Gage Avenue to the south, Western Avenue to the east, and Crenshaw Boulevard to the west

📌Best known for: Historic Black community roots and surprisingly solid taco trucks

👕You'll fit in if: You know your neighbor's kids by name

👍Locals live here because: Houses costs half what it does three miles west

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Streets that get very busy during school drop-off and pickup

✨The general vibe is: Residential quiet with corner store energy

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Pros & Cons of Vermont-Slauson

Vermont-Slauson strengths (top 5)

Cultural DiversityUrban EnergyPublic TransitAffordable HousingFamily Friendly

Vermont-Slauson tradeoffs (top 3)

BreweriesFarmers MarketsEvents & Festivals
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Some of the Vermont-Slauson hotspots include: Manual Arts High School, Vermont Corridor, Vermont-Slauson Shopping Center, Vermont Avenue, and Western Avenue.
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Moving to Vermont-Slauson - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Los Angeles or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Los Angeles guide for the big-picture view — or compare Vermont-Slauson against other parts of the city in our Los Angeles neighborhood guide.