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Calabasas.
About
Life in Calabasas
Calabasas is a community of 22,869 people in California. The median household income is $165,288, median rent runs about $3,070 per month, and median home values are around $1,504,500. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Calabasas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
26.1%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
-5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.1% foreign-born, most often from Iran
Who lives in Calabasas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Calabasas, the largest foreign-born group is from Iran (23.6%), and 10.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
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 52% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Calabasas
In Calabasas, rent runs 52% above the CA average, and home values are 105% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
68.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,677,742 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Calabasas and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Calabasas, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Calabasas: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Calabasas is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Calabasas 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
Commute34.1 min avg
How Calabasas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Calabasas, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 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 Calabasas runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
154.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,067.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Calabasas 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 Calabasas, 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.
150 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Calabasas 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 Calabasas, 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
Calabasas 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
Calabasas 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
22.4"
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 Calabasas
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Calabasas's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ucla West Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · West Hills
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.2 mi away · Woodland Hills
Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center
Psychiatric · 7.9 mi away · Reseda
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.
Education25.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Calabasas
Calabasas's student/teacher ratio is 25.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 73.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Calabasas (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Northridge
10.7 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 · 21,440 students · in-state tuition $1,158 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,589 (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
13.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,296 students · in-state tuition $54,480 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,620 (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, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Calabasas
Calabasas has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
6 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
72 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Calabasas
Calabasas City Library
200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas
Cities Near Calabasas
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Calabasas?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Calabasas FAQ
Is Calabasas, California affordable?⌄
Calabasas's median rent is $3,089/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $165,288/year. Median home value is $1,504,500.
Is Calabasas, California safe?⌄
Calabasas's violent crime rate was 154 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 1067 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Calabasas, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Calabasas, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Calabasas, California?⌄
The cost of living in Calabasas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,089/month and median household income is $165,288/year. The median home value is $1,504,500. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Calabasas, California?⌄
The average commute in Calabasas is 34 minutes, which is longer than 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