Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Valley Glen, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,297
Population
56,700
Renter Mix
67% Rent
A multicultural hub neighboring North Hollywood
Affordable
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Shopping
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Great Location
Residents of Valley Glen, an unincorporated neighborhood of Los Angeles in the southeastern San Fernando Valley, enjoy lower rent than many of the surrounding communities while still having access to all the amenities and easy transportation. Valley Glen features streets filled with mid-century homes with well-kept lawns and large apartment complexes surrounded by tall trees. The Tujunga Wash Greenway gives locals a welcoming place to walk their dogs and marvel at the renowned half-mile mural depicting the history of California.
Valley Glen is home to Los Angeles Valley College, a junior college, as well as to Grant High School, which features a specialized film program and a highly-ranked academic decathlon team. Small shopping centers in the neighborhood meet basic needs, with higher-end shopping available in neighboring Sherman Oaks and quirky theatrical offerings just next door in the NoHo Arts District.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,523
Average: $90,772
Education
17,120
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,445
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Valley Glen has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Valley Glen, CA is $2,297 for one bedroom, $2,448 for two bedrooms, and $3,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valley Glen has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,297/month
665 Sq Ft
House
$6,275/month
1,796 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,031/month
962 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,327/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valley Glen, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Japanese Garden
- Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
- Lake Balboa
- Sooky Goldman Nature Center
- Franklin Canyon Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
Top Apartments in Valley Glen
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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 June 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.