Artesia

Artesia is a centrally located Southeast Los Angeles County community known for its strong housing demand, cultural diversity, convenient access to major freeways, and family-oriented neighborhoods. With limited inventory, competitive buyer activity, and long-term growth potential, Artesia continues to attract homeowners, first-time buyers, and investors throughout Southern California.

Overview for Artesia, CA

16,044 people live in Artesia, where the median age is 40.1 and the average individual income is $31,357. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,044

Total Population

40.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,357

Average individual Income

🌴 Artesia Real Estate & Community Guide

Located in Southeast Los Angeles County near Cerritos and Long Beach, Artesia is a growing residential community known for its convenient location, strong buyer demand, and diverse neighborhood appeal. Buyers continue to be attracted to Artesia for its accessibility, family-oriented environment, and long-term housing value within the Southern California real estate market.

Artesia real estate offers a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, investment properties, and updated residential neighborhoods that appeal to first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and investors alike. Many buyers are drawn to Artesia because of its central location and relative affordability compared to surrounding Los Angeles and Orange County markets.

 

🏡 Living in Artesia

One of Artesia’s strongest advantages is its proximity to nearby employment centers, shopping, dining, and freeway access throughout Southern California.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🛍️ Shopping centers & local dining  
☕ Cultural business districts  
🌳 Community parks & recreation  
🚗 Easy access to the 91, 605 & 5 freeways  
📍 Nearby Cerritos, Long Beach & Orange County  

Artesia offers a convenient lifestyle for buyers seeking accessibility, community atmosphere, and long-term ownership opportunities within Los Angeles County.

 

📈 Artesia Housing Market

The Artesia housing market continues to remain competitive due to low inventory levels and active buyer demand.

Current Artesia market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $750K  
⏱️ Average time on market near 17 days  
👀 Many homes going into contract within 10 showings  
📈 Sale-to-list ratio averaging 103.8% of asking price when positioned correctly  
📉 Housing inventory near 1.4 months of supply  

The significant reduction in available inventory has created stronger competition among qualified buyers actively searching for homes throughout Artesia.

 

🌟 Why Buyers Choose Artesia

Buyers searching for homes for sale in Artesia are often looking for:

✔️ Central Southern California location  
✔️ Strong long-term property value potential  
✔️ More affordable ownership opportunities  
✔️ Family-oriented neighborhoods  
✔️ Convenient freeway access  
✔️ Investment & rental potential  

Whether you're searching for a primary residence, first home, investment property, or move-up opportunity, Artesia continues to stand out as a competitive and growing housing market within Southeast Los Angeles

Around Artesia, CA

There's plenty to do around Artesia, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walking Score
57
Bikeable
Bike Score
40
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Speedy Dogs Hot Dogs, Fleet Feet, and Stance Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 3.45 miles 26 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.5 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.75 miles 49 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.19 miles 36 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.43 miles 22 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.02 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Artesia, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Artesia. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Artesia, CA

Artesia has 4,379 households, with an average household size of 3.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Artesia do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,044 people call Artesia home. The population density is 9,852.36 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,044

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.1

Median Age

47.67 / 52.33%

Men vs Women

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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4,379

Total Households

3.52

Average Household Size

$31,357

Average individual Income

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WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.