Population 26,830 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Portar Ranch
Household size in Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.90 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.97 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.94 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Portar Ranch holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.94 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 37.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 38.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 41.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.8 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Portar Ranch skews older than the country: its median age is 43.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 8.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Portar Ranch: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Portar Ranch
Renters in Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 38.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 43.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 42.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 43.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Portar Ranch is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Portar Ranch: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Northridge. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1974 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1975 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1974 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1978 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Portar Ranch has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast 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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,887 | $1,489 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,937 | $1,662 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,796 | $2,146 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,336 | $2,733 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,449 | +$1,244 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Portar Ranch pays $3,336 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,449 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 42.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Portar Ranch
Bachelor's degrees in Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 43.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.7% | 43.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 45.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.8% | 48.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Portar Ranch: 63.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 89.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 90.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 89.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 90.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Portar Ranch: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Portar Ranch
| Period | Portar Ranch | Northridge | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Portar Ranch runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Portar Ranch compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portar Ranch | 2.85 | 43.1 | 7.5% | 20.3% | 6.5% | 1995 | $3,336 | 63.8% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| Valencia | 3.05 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 1977 | $2,639 | 42.9% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| Lake Balboa | 2.82 | 36.9 | 15.1% | 58.3% | 4.0% | 1966 | $2,201 | 29.3% | 79.0% | 4.3% |
| Arleta | 4.09 | 36.7 | 18.3% | 37.4% | 3.3% | 1965 | $2,098 | 13.0% | 59.3% | 6.9% |
| Lakeview Terrace | 3.35 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 34.3% | 6.2% | 1968 | $2,133 | 23.6% | 78.9% | 6.8% |
| Shadow Hills | 2.88 | 45.2 | 7.9% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,525 | 36.6% | 91.4% | 8.9% |
| Garnsey | 2.27 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 71.4% | 6.7% | 1968 | $2,040 | 48.3% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| Greek Track | 2.78 | 37.1 | 4.5% | 29.9% | 1.5% | 1986 | $3,139 | 46.3% | 92.9% | 1.3% |
| Beverly Glen | 2.18 | 43.1 | 5.5% | 51.7% | 6.9% | 1970 | $2,614 | 64.1% | 97.4% | 8.3% |
| Bel Air | 2.53 | 45.2 | 9.3% | 20.3% | 11.9% | 1966 | $2,876 | 77.1% | 96.2% | 6.9% |
| Toluca Lake | 2.14 | 45.3 | 7.4% | 58.2% | 7.4% | 1960 | $2,327 | 56.8% | 98.3% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Portar Ranch. 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.
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