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Living in
Stevenson Ranch.
Stevenson Ranch is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Stevenson Ranch
This is a solidly affluent, family-oriented master-planned community where you're paying for both stability and the trade-offs that come with suburban sprawl. That said, you'll need a car for everything; the community is designed around vehicle access, and your average commute will run about 36 minutes, mostly heading toward Santa Clarita or Los Angeles for work. The population skews toward married couples with kids (62.5% are married-couple households, 41% have children under 18), and the median age is 40, so you're in an established neighborhood rather than a young, dynamic one.
Stevenson Ranch at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
26.8%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+11.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.8% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Stevenson Ranch: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Stevenson Ranch, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (20.0%), and 9.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
10.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.9%
of households
Married Couples
70.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
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 40% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Stevenson Ranch
In Stevenson Ranch, rent runs 40% above the CA average, and home values are 48% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
63.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Stevenson Ranch and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Stevenson Ranch, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Stevenson Ranch: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Stevenson Ranch is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Stevenson Ranch 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
Commute36.3 min avg
How Stevenson Ranch residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Stevenson Ranch, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Stevenson Ranch, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Stevenson Ranch, 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.
156 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch, 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
Stevenson Ranch is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Stevenson Ranch has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
87
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 47°F | 4.23" |
| Feb | 65°F | 45°F | 4.41" |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 0.83" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.30" |
| Jun | 87°F | 57°F | 0.02" |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 96°F | 64°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 0.52" |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 0.82" |
| Dec | 62°F | 44°F | 2.62" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Stevenson Ranch
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Stevenson Ranch's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2 mi away · Valencia
Lac/olive View-ucla Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Sylmar
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Mission Hills
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.
Education24.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch's student/teacher ratio is 24.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Stevenson Ranch (within 15 miles)
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 · 15,832 students · in-state tuition $1,170 · 29% graduate · median earnings $52,411 (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 · 7,999 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,697 (10 yrs after entry)
The Master's University and Seminary
3.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,622 students · in-state tuition $40,910 · 62% graduate · median earnings $58,794 (10 yrs after entry)
California Institute of the Arts
1.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 860 students · in-state tuition $61,354 · 70% graduate · median earnings $45,380 (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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
23 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
58 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
81 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch Express Library
25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch
Cities Near Stevenson Ranch
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Stevenson Ranch?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Stevenson Ranch FAQ
Is Stevenson Ranch, California affordable?⌄
Stevenson Ranch's median rent is $2,841/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $158,434/year. Median home value is $1,085,500.
Is Stevenson Ranch, California safe?⌄
Stevenson Ranch is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Stevenson Ranch, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Stevenson Ranch, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Stevenson Ranch, California?⌄
The cost of living in Stevenson Ranch is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,841/month and median household income is $158,434/year. The median home value is $1,085,500. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Stevenson Ranch, California?⌄
The average commute in Stevenson Ranch is 36 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