Granada Hills

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Granada Hills, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,995

Population

50,873

Renter Mix

26% Rent

A quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of LA.

Upscale Nature Outdoors Commuter Diverse

Nestled along the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley, Granada Hills sits where suburban LA gives way to open hillsides and nature preserves. The neighborhood traces its roots to a dairy farm and orchard known as the Sunshine Ranch, and remnants of that agricultural past still linger in the citrus trees dotting residential yards. Daily life here has a relaxed pace, with easy access to hiking trails, open parkland, and golf courses that make getting outside second nature. The 405 and I-5 interchange puts commuters within reach of the broader LA metro, while nearby communities like Porter Ranch and North Hills offer additional dining and shopping options.

Renters will find a solid mix of garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals throughout the area. The housing stock tends toward spacious floor plans with more breathing room than you'd get closer to the city core. California State University, Northridge sits just a few miles south, lending an energetic undercurrent to the surrounding corridor. Granada Hills also holds a notable place in Valley history as the site of the San Fernando Valley's first oil well, drilled in 1916 near the northern tip of Zelzah Avenue.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$111,863

Average: $133,723

Education

15,868

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

25,129

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Granada Hills has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Granada Hills, CA is $1,648 for a studio, $1,995 for one bedroom, $2,604 for two bedrooms, and $3,515 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Granada Hills has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,995/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$3,912/month
1,417 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,730/month
1,610 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aliso Canyon Park
  • Limekiln State Park
  • Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden
  • Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon
  • East and Rice Canyon

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.