The media image of this area of the country is characterized by Wilshire Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. That iconic image is the Brentwood area of West Los Angeles. It has a Los Angeles zip code 90049 to differentiate it from another California city called Brentwood in Northern California. Now, when you ask your West Los Angeles realtor about Brentwood homes, be sure to note exactly which Brentwood-named area you prefer. There are 10: Brentwood Circle, Country Estates, flats, Glen Heights, Highlands, Hills Park Sunset, Terrace and South Brentwood. West Los Angeles property in the Brentwood area is also located in the following communities.
- Bundy Canyon
- Crestwood Hills
- Kenter Canyon
- Mandeville Canyon
- Mountaingate
- Museum Heights
- Sullivan Canyon
- Westgate
- Westridge Hills
- Westridge Heights
Demographically speaking, Brentwood residents are wealthy and well educated. The LA Times project called Mapping L.A. claimed Brentwood median household income at $112,927. By US 2000 Census statistics, nearly 70% of area residents have college degrees. West Los Angeles homes in the Brentwood area are mostly single family with some multi-unit complexes on major thoroughfares. Among the occupants are long time residents, young professionals and some UCLA, Cal State and USC students.
