Los Angeles County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 102,774
Where Inglewood stands
Population shrinking 1.2% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 24.9 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Inglewood. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Inglewood has held up across the cycle: home values at $761,870 with +3.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Inglewood's population is shrinking 1.2% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.
About Inglewood
Inglewood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with an estimated population of 102,774. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The population has contracted 1.2% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Inglewood is $761,870 as of 2026-04, up 1.3% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.0% annual growth (-2.5% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Inglewood average $2,548 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.3%). The composite momentum score is 57 of 100 (Stable). Conditions are neither hot nor cold, so the local fit matters more than market timing.
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About Inglewood (Wikipedia)
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 107,762. It is in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, near Los Angeles International Airport. The Inglewood area was developed following the opening of the Venice–Inglewood railway in 1887 and incorporated as a city on February 14, 1908.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Things to see in Inglewood(Landmarks)
- Kia Forum
- The Forum
- Madison Square Garden
- Roman Forum
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Kings
- Staples Center
- The Madison Square Garden Company
- Eagles
- City Council
- SoFi Stadium
- Rams
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Playbook
Lifestyle fit matters more than market timing in a Stable market. Take your time on the home and neighborhood; the macro trend isn't urgent. Negotiate normally.
Price competitively from day one or risk a 60+ day listing. Staging, photography, and presentation matter more in Stable markets than in Hot ones.
Stable cap rates, no big appreciation story to lean on. Underwrite this as a pure cash-flow play — the math has to work on rent alone.
Local safety & alerts
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Neighborhoods of Inglewood
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Run the numbers for Inglewood
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
Find rentals & listings
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Sean McVay Regrets How He Handled The Jared Goff TradeThe Spun · 3h ago
- Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) rolls out against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesElko Daily Free Press · 2d ago
- Rousey's return draws US-record MMA viewership for NetflixBeaumont Enterprise · 1d ago
- Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) rolls out against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesTulsa World · 2d ago
- Rousey Vs. Carano Leads Heavyweight Global Audience For Netflix’s Latest Fight NightDeadline · 1d ago
- Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) rolls out against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesMartinsville Bulletin · 2d ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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