Arleta (/ɑːrˈliːtə/) is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California, with a high percentage of Latino residents and of people born outside the United States.

When did Arleta become a city?

In the 1960s, residents in the more affluent, western half of the Pacoima successfully led a petition to break ties with that community and become an independent neighborhood. They named it Arleta, which was officially recognized as an independent community in 1968.

Is Arleta a suburb?

Arleta is in Los Angeles County. Living in Arleta offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Arleta there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Arleta and residents tend to be liberal.