The city of Los Angeles is the second largest city in the country with an estimated population of 3.6 million as well as geographically the largest city in the nation. Los Angeles is considered the socially diverse metropolis of the world, with as many as 100 ethnic, national and racial groups represented. Los Angeles is richly endowed with many natural features such as a mild climate, sprawling beaches, and rugged mountains. Home prices range from $100,000 to $700,000 for mid to Southern Los Angeles and can reach several million dollars in parts of Bel Air, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades.