Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
14%
Lake Balboa, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,882
Population
53,701
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Scenic mountain views and urban California charm
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Urban
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Commuter
Lake Balboa is a commuter-friendly urban area in the heart of Southern California. Located 21 miles northwest of Los Angeles, Lake Balboa offers scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and proximity to the bustling streets and wonderful attractions in downtown Los Angeles.
Discover your adventurous side in the city by visiting Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park. The Balboa Golf Course, biking and hiking trails, lake access, swan boat rentals, sports fields, an archery range, and so much more are awaiting you in this outdoor oasis.
Lake Balboa provides access to interstate highways, and the city surrounds the Van Nuys Airport. Public, charter, and private schools reside in the area, offering safe and secure schools for the residential youth. Luxury apartments and modern condos are available in Lake Balboa, so discover your ideal rental and enjoy big city access, mountain views, and outdoor recreation!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,552
Average: $88,177
Education
13,700
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,942
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Balboa has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Balboa, CA is $1,695 for a studio, $1,882 for one bedroom, $2,546 for two bedrooms, and $2,796 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Balboa has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,882/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$5,806/month
1,754 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,603/month
847 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,097/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Balboa, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Balboa
- The Japanese Garden
- Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
- Los Encinos State Historic Park
- Reseda Park Lake
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.