Greater LA area covers at least 3 counties. How's that a problem? If you want sub 300k in a safe area with shorter commute, then you have to stick to condos. I

Greater LA area covers at least 3 counties. How's that a problem? If you want sub 300k in a safe area with shorter commute, then you have to stick to condos. If you have to have a house, commute is required. Valencia, Santa Clarita, Sylmar, all have houses in $300k or less. Homeless explosion has as much to do with inadequate mental health care as any economic situation. Homelessness is such a complex topic that no comment on a thread could ever do it justice. Try talking a chronically homeless person into accepting a free apartment - you'd be surprised at the answer and concerns.