Population 100,469 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of North Hills: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in North Hills
Household size in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.64 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.74 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.68 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.35 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Hills are large by national standards, averaging 3.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.64, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
North Hills is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 31.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in North Hills (17.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Hills has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Hills
Renters in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.0% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.6% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Hills: 60.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 27.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in North Hills are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. North Hills has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Hills is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,209 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,332 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,581 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,045 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$836 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Hills pays $2,045 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rent has climbed $836 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Hills
Bachelor's degrees in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Hills: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.2% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in North Hills never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. North Hills has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Hills: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Hills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
| Mission Hills | 3.28 | 42.9 | 9.4% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1961 | $2,533 | 24.2% | 78.6% | 4.8% |
| Van Nuys | 2.77 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 66.7% | 5.2% | 1969 | $2,000 | 31.4% | 77.6% | 8.5% |
| Pacoima | 4.26 | 36.2 | 18.1% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 1963 | $2,034 | 10.6% | 57.9% | 7.4% |
| Granada Hills | 2.98 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 26.8% | 5.1% | 1964 | $2,768 | 40.3% | 89.6% | 8.5% |
| San Fernando | 3.76 | 37.2 | 16.9% | 36.5% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,815 | 14.8% | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Northridge | 2.85 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 43.2% | 7.0% | 1978 | $2,733 | 48.0% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Reseda | 3.13 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 1967 | $2,091 | 28.6% | 76.8% | 6.6% |
| Sylmar | 3.77 | 37.8 | 15.2% | 31.4% | 5.0% | 1974 | $2,175 | 19.9% | 72.6% | 7.3% |
| Encino | 2.48 | 44.8 | 7.1% | 43.5% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,560 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Pueblo, CO · Rapid City, SD · Racine, WI · Quincy, MA · Raleigh, NC · Providence, RI · O'fallon, MO · North Las Vegas, NV · Ocala, FL · Omaha, NE
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.