Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Granada Hills, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,972
Population
50,873
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of LA.
Upscale
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Nature
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Outdoors
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.
Explore the City
Granada Hills is a great place for those who enjoy biking.
Relax at the Granada Hills recreation center.
A mural and desert landscaping decorate a home in Granada Hills.
The Granada Ridge Townhomes have a view of the entire San Fernando Valley.
Van Norman Reservoir sits behind Granada Hills and next to the I-5.
Granada Hills locals can enjoy some delicious ramen at EnJoy Poke and Bowl.
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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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Granada Hills, CA is $1,599 for a studio, $1,972 for one bedroom, $2,559 for two bedrooms, and $3,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Granada Hills has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,972/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$4,489/month
1,495 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,785/month
1,522 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Granada Hills, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aliso Canyon Park
- Limekiln State Park
- Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden
- Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon
- East and Rice Canyon
Commuter Rail
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 June 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.