Mid-City, Los Angeles, California

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Mid-City is a district in west-central Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Mid-Wilshire area. The Lafayette Square, Wellington Square, and Vineyard neighborhoods are part of the district.

Geography

Mid-City's boundaries are roughly Vermont Boulevard on the east, Venice Boulevard on the north, La Cienega Boulevard on the west, and the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) on the south. Picfair Village is to the northwest, West Pico is to the north, Wilshire Park is to the northeast, Arlington Heights is to the east, Jefferson Park is to the southeast, and Crenshaw and Baldwin Hills are to the south. Major thoroughfares within the district include Washington, Redondo, and Hauser Boulevards and Fairfax and La Brea Avenues. Most of Mid-City lies within ZIP code 90019.

Ballona Creek rises in the hilly Vineyard neighborhood.

Demographics

Mid-City is a heavily African-American and Latino area, with an uncommonly wide range of incomes represented within the district. Lafayette Square, in particular, is one of the wealthiest majority-black neighborhoods in Los Angeles; famed architect Paul Williams called it home.

Landmarks/Attractions

St. Elmo Village
United States Postal Service, Ray Charles Station

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