Mount Washington is a hillside neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles, rising above Highland Park and Cypress Park.
Living in Mount Washington
Detached homes on steep hillside lots, including architect-designed and mid-century houses.
The Self-Realization Fellowship headquarters, Elyria Canyon Park, and Southwest Museum nearby.
Mount Washington feels secluded, with winding streets, trails, and views, yet sits minutes from Highland Park's restaurants.
Getting around
The Metro A Line's Southwest Museum station is at the base of the hill, and the SR-110 and I-5 are nearby.
A closer look before you choose
Steep, narrow roads and hillside lots call for careful review of access, slope, and fire-zone requirements.
Sources & market notes
- Population
- ZIP code 90065 (approximates Mount Washington; also includes Glassell Park and Cypress Park); 2020–2024 (5-year estimate); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
- Median sale price
- Mount Washington (Redfin neighborhood boundary); all home types; August 2026; Redfin housing market report
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Guide reviewed October 14, 2026. Boundaries and housing vary by block. Population and market figures are dated source snapshots, not live prices or appraisals; periods and coverage may differ between guides. Confirm property condition, commute, insurance, and association rules for a specific address.