West Athens, California
West Athens is a community of 8,726 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit West Athens
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Piedmont University, YouTube Theater, Kia Forum and Falcon 9 Booster B1019.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; December lows average 49°F.
Weather in West Athens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Athens
West Athens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 9,393 at the 2020 census. It is an unincorporated community within the 2nd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County. West Athens is served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, operating out of the South Los Angeles Station.
From the Wikipedia article West Athens, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Piedmont University
School · 1.2 mi
Christian university in Los Angeles, California, U.S
YouTube Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Music and theatre venue in Inglewood, California
Museums and landmarks3
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Kia Forum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Multi-purpose indoor arena in Inglewood, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Chester Washington Golf Course
Golf course · 0.6 mi
18 hole Par 70
1930 West 120th Street, Los Angeles
Restaurants and cafes41
Brolly Hut
Restaurant · Burger · 1.5 mi
11205 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:30; Su 07:30-22:30
El Nuevo San Miguel
Restaurant · Salvadoran, Mexican · 1.5 mi
1314 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena
Mo-Su 08:00-20:30
29 more on the map.
History
Athens was platted and settled in the first decade of the 20th century. The area was initially marketed as Athens-on-the-Hill, apparently referring to two 200 ft (61 m) hills ("the eastmost summit is around 122nd and 124th, Broadway and Athens Way, and the westernmost summit is between 117th and 120th, S. Budlong and Vermont").
From the History section of West Athens, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship31
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High
School · 5.4 mi
2071 Saturn Ave., Huntington Park
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
School · 3.9 mi
2941 West 70Th St., Los Angeles
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
School · 2.3 mi
12700 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
School · 5.5 mi
2079 Saturn Ave., Huntington Park
Map of West Athens
163 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 49°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 51°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 53°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 55°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 64°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 60°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hawthorne Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Westmont 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Gardena 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- West Rancho Dominguez 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Hawthorne 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Inglewood 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Alondra Park 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Lennox 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Lawndale 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Willowbrook 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Del Aire 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Los Angeles Southwest College (view from south at 700 ft), Eric Shalov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forum Inglewood, Ritapepaj, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YouTube Theater interior, Jon Newcomer, CC BY 3.0
- Crenshaw Christian Center from air, Eric Shalov at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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