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Life in Agoura Hills
Living in Agoura Hills means signing up for a quiet, affluent suburb tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains northwest of Los Angeles—think established neighborhoods, good schools, and neighbors who've put down roots here rather than just passing through. With a median household income around $172,000 and home values north of $1 million, this is decidedly upscale real estate; you're looking at a serious financial commitment, though the 75% homeownership rate suggests people who buy here tend to stay. The job market is modest relative to the size of the community—unemployment sits at 5.5%—but most residents commute to employment centers elsewhere in LA County, averaging about 29 minutes each way, which is the trade-off for living in a smaller, quieter place rather than closer to major job hubs.
Agoura Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Foreign-Born
17.8%
Broadband Internet
98.8%
of households
Population Growth
-5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.8% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Agoura Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Agoura Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (9.3%), and 6.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.6%
of households
Married Couples
65.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 58% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Agoura Hills
In Agoura Hills, rent runs 58% above the CA average, and home values are 49% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,025
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,234,793 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Agoura Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Agoura Hills is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Agoura Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute28.6 min avg
How Agoura Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Agoura Hills, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Agoura Hills runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
156
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
852.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Agoura Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Agoura Hills, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
147 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Agoura Hills is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Agoura Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Agoura Hills is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Agoura Hills has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
115
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
34
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 43°F | 3.73" |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 4.62" |
| Mar | 74°F | 46°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 78°F | 48°F | 0.80" |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.36" |
| Jun | 89°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 94°F | 59°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 76°F | 46°F | 0.83" |
| Dec | 69°F | 42°F | 2.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Agoura Hills
Uninsured
1.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Agoura Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Thousand Oaks
Ucla West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · West Hills
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Simi Valley
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills's student/teacher ratio is 23.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 67.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Agoura Hills (within 15 miles)
California State University-Northridge
14.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,691 students · in-state tuition $7,850 · 72% graduate · median earnings $63,721 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,436 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 28% graduate · median earnings $47,028 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,082 students · in-state tuition $1,416 · 35% graduate · median earnings $52,317 (10 yrs after entry)
California Lutheran University
8.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,296 students · in-state tuition $54,480 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 190 students · 100% graduate · median earnings $51,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
4 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
67 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills Library
29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills
Cities Near Agoura Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Agoura Hills?
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Agoura Hills FAQ
Is Agoura Hills, California affordable?⌄
Agoura Hills's median rent is $3,218/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $171,302/year. Median home value is $1,098,000.
Is Agoura Hills, California safe?⌄
Agoura Hills's violent crime rate was 156 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 853 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Agoura Hills, California?⌄
Agoura Hills has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Agoura Hills, California?⌄
The cost of living in Agoura Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,218/month and median household income is $171,302/year. The median home value is $1,098,000. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Agoura Hills, California?⌄
The average commute in Agoura Hills is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from