Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
North Hills, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,582
Population
61,805
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A quiet community in the heart of the valley suburbs
Suburb
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Commuter
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Golf
North Hills is a suburban neighborhood in northwestern Los Angeles, roughly twenty-five miles from Downtown. California State University’s Northridge campus sits a few blocks to the west, making North Hills an excellent location for students, faculty, and staff.
Several large shopping centers can be found in the immediate area, with the North Hills Shopping Center on the northwest corner of town anchoring a commercial district that includes everything from a supermarket to the local multiplex movie theater. Much of the rental market is clustered on the east side of the neighborhood, with numerous budget-friendly apartments, condos, and houses available to suit any taste.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,951
Average: $99,439
Education
14,186
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,973
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Hills has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Hills, CA is $1,349 for a studio, $1,583 for one bedroom, $1,964 for two bedrooms, and $2,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Hills has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,583/month
622 Sq Ft
House
$3,684/month
1,325 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,249/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Hills, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden
- The Japanese Garden
- Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
- Lake Balboa
- Aliso Canyon 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.