Watts, California

Watts Local Services

41K Residents
10 mi from DTLA
3 mi² Area

Watts at a Glance

👥 41,313 Population
💰 $32,214 Median Household Income
🎂 25.8 Median Age
📐 2.52 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 16,394 People per sq mile
⛰️ 98 ft Elevation
🚗 10 mi 10 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Watts Weather

☁️
92°F
overcast clouds
Watts, CA
Feels Like 99°
Humidity 50%
Wind 14 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 8:57 PM
4-Day Forecast
Sunday clear sky 🌙 69° 69°
Monday clear sky 🌙 64° 64°
Tuesday clear sky 🌙 71° 71°

About Watts

History

Watts is a neighborhood in South Los Angeles known for the Watts Towers and the 1965 Watts Rebellion.

1965 Watts Rebellion was a pivotal moment in civil rights history; Watts Towers built 1921–1954.

City Facts

Incorporated 1850
Government Mayor-council (neighborhood Of Los Angeles)
Official Site www.lacity.gov

Economy

Low-income residential community with local retail.

residential retail

Landmarks & Attractions

Watts Towers, Jordan Downs

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