Boyle Heights is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles that was historically known as Pardon Blanco. It is located east of the Los Angeles River. Home values are rising in the neighborhood, but there are many barriers to homeownership. Read on to learn more about this diverse community and the potential impact of gentrification. Home values in Boyle Heights are rising The Boyle Heights neighborhood is a diverse and highly cohesive community. There are over 92 percent Mexican-American residents, and nearly 87 percent speak Spanish at home. As…
The Diversity of Boyle Heights and the Potential Impact of Gentrification
