Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
26%
Topanga
Topanga, CA Area Guide
A cozy bohemian community tucked away in the SoCal hills
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Topanga is a sparsely-developed community located about an hour west of Downtown Los Angeles, stretching from the beach up to Calabasas. Situated amid the peaks and forests of the Santa Monica Mountains, residents of Topanga are surrounded by the lush natural beauty of Southern California and enjoy terrific access to trails and beaches as well as the urban resources of the LA area.
A small cluster of businesses along Topanga Canyon Boulevard serves as a Downtown district of sorts, with hip cafes, grocers, and specialty shops serving as popular local hangouts. Topanga has long been recognized as a major artists’ colony, cultivating a bohemian atmosphere and hosting events like the Topanga Film Festival, Topanga Earth Day, and the Topanga Days Festival, which draw folks from all across the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$140,294
Average: $175,321
Education
4,332
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,132
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Topanga has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Topanga, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
232 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Topanga State Park
- NatureBridge at Santa Monica Mountains
- NatureBridge at Channel Islands
- Las Flores Creek Park
- Temescal Gateway Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Bob Hope
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† 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.