California has been an American institution for decades. Its myth can be traced back to the California Gold Rush of the 19th century and since that time, bands like the Beach Boys have sung about the good California life while shows like The OC and Beverly Hills 90219 show how sweet things are on the West Coast. With its thriving arts community, heavenly weather, gorgeous natural beauty, and reputation as home to the stars, California has been the dream destination for many Americans for over a century.

However, despite the glamour of California's big cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, the fact of the matter is that much of what makes California great takes part in the Golden State's smaller cities. Cities like Westmont, a California town that is located in Los Angeles county. Due to its close proximity to Los Angeles, Westmont is a great place to live for people that want access to the bright lights of Los Angeles but prefer living in a city with a slower pace of life.

With a total population that was reported in the 2000 census as 31,623, this California town has the benefit of excellent location. Within a five mile radius from West Athens, Inglewood, and West Compton, Westmont is also just 11.2 miles away from Los Angeles. This multicultural town is always an exciting place to live and with its ample affordable housing, it's easy to see why Westmont would make a great home for anybody.