Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills share the same zip code, the same golf course boundary, and nearly identical commute positioning to every major Westside destination. They are the two most directly comparable neighborhoods in the 90064 corridor. This page clarifies the differences that matter for buyers choosing between them.
Rancho Park is often considered a more accessible alternative to Cheviot Hills due to similar location characteristics. Both neighborhoods share the 90064 zip code and are located on the Westside of Los Angeles with comparable access to Century City, Culver City, and the Metro E Line. The primary difference is price: Rancho Park typically prices 35 to 50 percent lower than Cheviot Hills for comparable home types.
Rancho Park sits to the west and south of Cheviot Hills, with Rancho Park Golf Course as the shared geographic boundary between the two neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods are within easy walking distance of the golf course and the recreational amenities at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. The commute advantage is similar from both neighborhoods for most Westside destinations.
Buyers who choose Rancho Park over Cheviot Hills are typically prioritizing value efficiency and golf course adjacency over address prestige and larger lot sizes. Buyers who choose Cheviot Hills over Rancho Park are typically prioritizing the address distinction, the larger lot inventory, and the neighborhood's historically stronger market positioning.
Cheviot Hills is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles located between Century City and Culver City. It is bounded by West LA and Century City to the north, Beverlywood and Castle Heights to the east, Palms to the south, and Rancho Park Golf Course to the west. ZIP code 90064.
The neighborhood spans 1.54 square miles and was developed primarily between the 1920s and 1950s. Motor Avenue is the primary commercial corridor running north-south through the neighborhood.
Rancho Park is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles that shares the 90064 zip code with Cheviot Hills. It sits to the west and south of Cheviot Hills, with Rancho Park Golf Course forming the boundary between the two neighborhoods along the Pico Boulevard corridor.
Rancho Park is often considered a more accessible alternative to Cheviot Hills due to similar location characteristics — same zip code, shared golf course boundary, and nearly identical commute positioning to major Westside destinations.
Price is the most significant practical difference between these two neighborhoods. Both share the same zip code and geographic corridor, making the price gap a direct reflection of address distinction and lot size premium rather than location.
Most Cheviot Hills homes sell in the $2.4M–$3.7M range for single-family homes. The neighborhood median is approximately $3.66M — placing it in the top 2% most expensive neighborhoods in California. The premium reflects larger lots, private club access (Hillcrest Country Club, Griffin Club), and an established address that buyers in adjacent neighborhoods are often working toward.
Rancho Park homes typically sell in the $1.8M–$2.2M range for single-family homes. This represents a general discount of 35 to 50 percent compared to Cheviot Hills. The discount reflects smaller home footprints, narrower lots, and lower address distinction — not a meaningful difference in location quality or commute efficiency for most buyers.
For buyers whose priority is Westside access and golf course proximity at the lowest possible entry point within the 90064 zip code, Rancho Park is the most directly comparable neighborhood to evaluate alongside Cheviot Hills.
Cheviot Hills has a Walk Score of approximately 76 (Very Walkable). Daily errands are walkable from most of the neighborhood — Vons grocery on Motor Ave, coffee shops and casual dining along the Motor Ave corridor, and Cheviot Hills Recreation Center are all accessible on foot. The Westwood/Rancho Park Expo Line station is within walking distance from the western portions of the neighborhood.
Rancho Park is generally considered comparable to Cheviot Hills in walkability. The residential streets are flat and well-suited to walking and cycling. Rancho Park's proximity to the Westwood/Rancho Park Metro E Line station on Exposition Boulevard is generally closer for more of the neighborhood compared to Cheviot Hills' eastern portions.
Buyers who commute daily by transit and value walkable access to the Expo Line may find Rancho Park slightly more convenient than equivalent Cheviot Hills addresses that are further east from the station.
Cheviot Hills is a lower-density residential neighborhood with wide streets and generous lot setbacks. The neighborhood was developed with a deliberate low-density residential vision and retains that character today. Owner-occupancy is approximately 64%, which is high by Los Angeles standards and contributes to the neighborhood's stability and consistent maintenance.
The Motor Avenue commercial corridor adds activity to the neighborhood edge but does not penetrate the interior residential streets, which are primarily quiet and pedestrian-oriented.
Rancho Park has a similar low-density residential character to Cheviot Hills, but with somewhat smaller lots and narrower home footprints on average. The neighborhood is considered one of the quieter residential areas in the 90064 zip code. It has less commercial activity on its streets than Cheviot Hills, which gives it a more purely residential feel.
Buyers who prefer the most removed-from-retail residential character within the 90064 corridor often find Rancho Park's quieter streets appealing. The tradeoff is lower walkability to the commercial amenities concentrated on Motor Avenue and Pico Boulevard.
For the majority of Westside destinations, commute times from Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills are nearly identical. The neighborhoods share the same zip code and adjacent geography, and the practical difference in drive times is minimal for most buyers.
Both neighborhoods are served by the Westwood/Rancho Park Metro E Line station at Motor Ave and Exposition Blvd. The station provides direct rail service to Downtown LA, USC, Culver City, and Santa Monica.
Rancho Park residential streets are generally closer to the station on foot than equivalent Cheviot Hills addresses east of Motor Avenue. For buyers who rely on the Expo Line for daily commuting, this difference is worth evaluating on a specific-address basis — the advantage is not uniform across all Rancho Park streets.
Bus service from both neighborhoods includes Lines 3, 7, 8, 431, 431B, and R12 Rapid along major corridors.
Rancho Park Golf Course at 10460 W Pico Blvd is one of the most-played public golf courses in the United States. It is accessible on foot from Rancho Park residential streets and from the western edge of Cheviot Hills. The course offers an 18-hole regulation layout (Par 71), a 9-hole par-3 course, a full driving range, junior programs, and public tee times through laparks.org.
Both neighborhoods benefit from this shared recreational asset. Buyers for whom golf is a lifestyle priority often evaluate both neighborhoods on the basis of walking distance to the course.
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center at 2551 Motor Ave is the neighborhood recreation hub serving primarily Cheviot Hills residents, though it is accessible from Rancho Park by a short drive or walk. The center offers tennis courts, the Easton-Rancho Park Archery Range, basketball courts, baseball fields, and a full schedule of youth and adult programming including Little League, junior tennis, day camps, adult softball, and volleyball leagues.
Buyers in Rancho Park have practical access to these facilities but are generally further from them on foot than most Cheviot Hills residents.
| Factor | Cheviot Hills | Rancho Park |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code | 90064 | 90064 (shared) |
| Typical Price Range | ~$2.4M–$3.7M | ~$1.8M–$2.2M |
| Price Difference | — | Generally 35–50% lower |
| Lot Size | Generally larger | Generally smaller |
| Address Prestige | Higher — established Westside address | Lower — quieter, less prominent address |
| Golf Course Access | Adjacent — western edge borders Rancho Park GC | Adjacent — directly borders Rancho Park GC |
| Expo Line Walkability | Accessible — closer from western edge | Generally closer for more of the neighborhood |
| Commercial Activity | Motor Ave corridor — walkable daily amenities | Quieter — less commercial street presence |
| Owner Occupancy | ~64% | ~55% |
| Century City Drive Time | ~5–8 min | ~8–12 min |
| Culver City Drive Time | ~5–8 min | ~5–10 min |
Sources: Zillow neighborhood data, NeighborhoodScout, Redfin sold comps. Values reflect recent averages and should be verified against current MLS data before making any purchase decision.
Buyers comparing Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills are typically choosing between address prestige and lot size on one side, versus value efficiency and golf course access on the other. Both are within the same zip code, which means the infrastructure, school access, and commute positioning are effectively equivalent.
Bryan Marks is a Los Angeles real estate agent focused on Westside neighborhoods including Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood, Rancho Park, and surrounding areas. His research focuses on neighborhood relationships, housing patterns, and buyer decision factors across the Westside Los Angeles region.
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Both neighborhoods are in the same zip code, share the same golf course, and serve the same commute destinations. The difference comes down to price, lot size, and address distinction. Bryan has worked transactions on both sides of this comparison and can give you a direct answer based on your specific situation.