The Vibe in West Hollywood
West Hollywood is considered to be the Gay capitol of Southern California. West Hollywood has been an incorporated city in 1984. While the total residential population is just over 37,000, the nighttime and weekend population swells to between 80,000 and 100,000, with a high of up to 500,000 during major events such as the Halloween Party or the Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade, West Hollywood is more lovingly referred to as WeHo or BoysTown. It is truly a gay and lesbian village. Charming and vibrant.
West Hollywood is bordered on the north by the Santa Monica Mountains, on the east by Hollywood, on the west by the city of Beverly Hills and on the south by the Fairfax and Beverly Center Districts.
Santa Monica Blvd is one long gay strip of bars, restaurants, shops The downtown area is now chock full of great restaurants, a Trader Joe’s, a multi-screen stadium-style movie theater, and great shops and art galleries.
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Why live in West Hollywood
West Hollywood is the Mecca for gays and lesbians. If you want your life to be full of the gay experience, then West Hollywood is where you want to live. The main strip of Santa Monica Boulevard is teeming with nightlife, and there’s never a lack of community activities. West Hollywood claims LA County’s “Largest Singles” population
West Hollywood is minutes away from The Beverly Center, ome of the best shopping in Los Angeles. And when straight friends and family want to take you out, West Hollywood sits right in the heart of the Sunset Strip, where the nightlife is over-the-top fun.
West Hollywood is about a 20 minute drive to Culver City, 30 minute drive to Venice, and 30 minute drive to Santa Monica.
There is no lack of lifestyle options in West Hollywood. You can live in the hills with views, in a high rise luxury condo, a modern architectural, or in a charming Spanish bungalow built in the early 1900’s. No matter what, you’ll find the energy in West Hollywood to be fun and friendly.
West Hollywood’s City Council is very progressive. The City runs very efficiently.
Real Estate Reality in West Hollywood
West Hollywood property values have continued to stay extremely strong due to its’ appeal as a small town community within a big city. West Hollywood is a diverse mix of single family homes, multi-family apartments, and condominiums.
My prediction is that real estate values will remain strong in West Hollywood due its strong government, moderate crime levels, and desirability as a community.
Here’s a snapshot of current real estate prices in West Hollywood (as of August, 2007)
Single family homes
2 bedroom $800K - $1.6M
3 bedroom $800K - $3.5M
Condominiums
1 bedroom $335K - $1.5M
2 bedroom $415K - $1.6M
3 bedroom $700K - $1.9M
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