Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
17%
Toluca Lake
Toluca Lake, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,417
Population
11,325
Renter Mix
66% Rent
Where the suburbs meet the studios
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Tucked into the San Fernando Valley just northwest of Hollywood, Toluca Lake carries the quiet confidence of a neighborhood that has never needed to announce itself. The area takes its name from a private natural lake once fed by artesian springs, and that same unhurried, grounded energy still runs through its tree-lined streets today. Proximity to Burbank and the major film and television studios nearby gives the neighborhood a creative pulse, while Riverside Drive's stretch of local restaurants and shops keeps daily life comfortable and walkable.
Residents enjoy easy access to surrounding spots like Burbank's shopping corridors and the NoHo Arts District, all without giving up the slower pace that sets this neighborhood apart. Bob Hope Airport, now Hollywood Burbank Airport, sits just minutes away, making travel remarkably straightforward. The neighborhood traces its development back to 1923, when the area was first built out as Toluca Lake Park.
Rentals here tend toward character-rich mid-century buildings, garden-style apartment communities, and well-kept traditional homes. The housing mix leans residential, with low-rise apartment communities and townhomes making up much of the available inventory.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,144
Average: $120,596
Education
5,926
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,720
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Toluca Lake has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Toluca Lake, CA is $2,196 for a studio, $2,419 for one bedroom, $2,917 for two bedrooms, and $4,056 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Toluca Lake has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,419/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$9,766/month
2,432 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,197/month
900 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,512/month
1,522 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Runyon Canyon
- Sooky Goldman Nature Center
- Griffith Park
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Franklin Canyon Park
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.