Neighborhood Guide
Bel Air
Privacy, prestige, and panoramic views.
Bel Air is one of Los Angeles's most exclusive residential enclaves, occupying a vast hillside territory between Beverly Hills and Brentwood. Its winding roads, mature oak canopies, and expansive gated estates have attracted generations of Hollywood royalty, tech titans, and global elites.
Properties here range from mid-century modern landmarks to newly constructed contemporary compounds, many exceeding 15,000 square feet with sweeping views of the city lights, ocean, and canyon below.
The neighborhood's defining characteristic is its extraordinary privacy — many estates sit on lots exceeding an acre, with private motor courts, guest houses, and resort-caliber amenities entirely screened from the street.
Neighborhood Highlights
- Sprawling gated estates with exceptional privacy
- Panoramic views of city lights and the Pacific Ocean
- Walking distance to UCLA and Westwood Village
- Proximity to Stone Canyon Reservoir and hiking trails
- Minutes from Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills
- Home to some of LA's most storied architectural landmarks
Market Snapshot
Lifestyle & Amenities
Around Bel Air
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By the Numbers
Community Demographics
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates · ZIP 90077
Total Population
8,158
Median Age
47
Median HH Income
$220,464
Age Distribution
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Employment Rate
93%
Unemployment Rate
7%
Labor Participation
62%
Housing
Total Units
3,677
Median Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,680
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