Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Sunland, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,577
Population
20,195
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Soak in mountain views near diverse attractions
Suburban
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Urban
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Scenic
Nestled between the Verdugo Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains, Sunland boasts stunning mountain views that seem to cover the landscape. While Sunland is a predominantly residential area, the commercial district lies right in the center of it all with a distinct mix of local businesses and national chains lining Foothill Boulevard.
Sunland exudes a small-town feel between the bustling Los Angeles area and the tranquil Angeles National Forest. Sunland residents enjoy access to a host of hiking trails as well as plenty of metropolitan amenities. The famous Griffith Park, Rose Bowl Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Hollywood, and Downtown Los Angeles are all just minutes from Sunland. Convenience to the 210 Freeway makes getting around from Sunland easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,354
Average: $123,021
Education
6,036
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,453
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sunland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunland, CA is $1,285 for a studio, $1,577 for one bedroom, $2,097 for two bedrooms, and $2,459 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunland has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,577/month
551 Sq Ft
House
$3,718/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunland, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- La Tuna Canyon Park
- Descanso Gardens
- Wildlife Waystation
- El Cariso Regional Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
Transit / Subway
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.