The average sale price of a home is $380,167, while the median price is $330,500. The most expensive homes are located in the 90301 zip code. 1-bedroom apartments sell for an average of $115,000, while 2-bedroom houses sell for around $250,000. Three- and 4-bedroom houses average between $330,000 and $380,000. An estimated 600 or so homes are available for sale or rent in this city, which makes finding accommodation a bit more difficult. Renters occupy nearly 60 percent of homes in Inglewood, leaving 35 percent of homes owner-occupied and the rest vacant. Inglewood's home vacancy rate is at about 5.3 percent, which is an exceptionally low rate compared to the national average (11.38%).
Largest Employers and Industries The nearby Port of Los Angeles, just 23 miles to the south, is the busiest port in the United States, and as such, it is the top employer for residents of Inglewood and much of the South Bay region. The second-largest industry in the area is aerospace research and engineering. Several engineering companies and airport facilities in the Inglewood area have been supporting a large number of workers since before the Cold War. The other two large industries in the region are oil refining and automotive manufacturing.
Nightlife Inglewood is a big city and there are plenty of fun things to do in the evenings. Local favorite Mozza Cafe Hookah Lounge on W Century Boulevard is a non-alcohol, pro-smoking club that offers flavored tobacco enjoyed through a traditional hookah. For a night of cocktails with friends, you can check out the Beacon Cocktail Lounge on Manchester Boulevard, the Market Street Bar and Grill, or for some fun at a dive bar, the Tattle Tale Room, located in nearby Culver City.
Neighborhood Guide As a large city, Inglewood has dozens of distinct neighborhoods. Many of these are dedicated to industry, commercial parks and residences. The following are some of the more popular residential areas of Inglewood: