Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Mission Hills
Mission Hills, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,840
Population
19,599
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Enjoy diverse cuisine in a convenient locale
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Mission Hills sits in the San Fernando Valley at the northern junction of the Golden State Freeway and San Diego Freeway bisected by the Ronald Reagan Freeway. Convenience to these three major freeways allows Mission Hills residents simple commutes and travels throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
In addition to its convenient location, Mission Hills offers residents access to a variety of parks with abundant recreational opportunities, such as Brand Park, Ritchie Valens Park, and Petit Park Granada Hills Recreation Center as well as the larger O’Melveny Park, La Tuna Canyon Park, and the famous Griffith Park. Mission Hills is home to a diverse community along with a host of international cuisine including exceptional Latin American, Thai, and Mediterranean fare.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,636
Average: $113,309
Education
4,466
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,177
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mission Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mission Hills, CA is $1,523 for a studio, $1,840 for one bedroom, and $2,434 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Hills has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,840/month
653 Sq Ft
House
$2,874/month
934 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mission Hills, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- El Cariso Regional Park
- Aliso Canyon Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden
- Limekiln State Park
Transit / Subway
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 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.