Granada Hills Northwest, Los Angeles, CA

Is Granada Hills Northwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe958

Medium915

Low1520

Other1792

205 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape44

Child involved154

Assault23

Other14

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched code 2 to a reported disturbance inside a business on Van Nuys Boulevard near a coffee shop, involving an adult man described as wearing a gray shirt and gray sweatpants.	Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic violence suspect call near Roscoe Boulevard in Los Angeles, with units reportedly en route to the location.	Roscoe Blvd, Los Angeles, CA	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve a sick person near Gerald Avenue and Vintage Street. Fire units responded to the location.	Gerald Ave, Northridge, CA 91343	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a possible disturbance or assault involving the reporting party at a motel on Sepulveda Boulevard in North Hills. The call referenced a specific room number in the dispatch comments.	Sepulveda Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a reported family dispute with a possible restraining order violation near Foothill Boulevard in Sylmar.	Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is conducting a traffic stop on Parthenia Street involving a specific vehicle license plate, and the unit is holding on scene.	Parthenia St, Los Angeles, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Parthenia Street in Los Angeles involving a vehicle with a reported license plate. The officer advised being code 6 at the scene.	Parthenia St, Los Angeles, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible family dispute involving an alleged restraining order violation near the (number withheld) block of Foothill Boulevard in Sylmar, with units responding code 2.	Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a small grass fire near Wilbur Tampa Park, with crews reporting a 20 by 20 foot area of vegetation burning uphill in light fuels. Firefighters report the fire has been knocked down and forward progress stopped. Other traffic references a possible prior auto versus pedestrian incident with the address corrected to the intersection of Zelzah Avenue and Superior Street, and some responding units canceled or redirected.	Superior St & Zelzah Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91330	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported grass fire near a park by Vista Grande in Northridge. A small patch of grass burning uphill in light fuels was quickly contained, and forward progress of the fire was stopped. Some additional units were released while a few remained to handle the incident.	Vista Grande Way, Northridge, CA 91326	Fire

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Median Home Price

$1,176,980

Average Rent

$3,953

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Granada Hills Northwest is a rural neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, known for its large single-family homes and strong owner occupancy.

The area has a median home price of $1,176,980 and a vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating tight housing supply.

RuralFamily-FriendlyLarge HomesLow Vacancy

Quick Facts

Large Home Share	Among top 0.4% nationally

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Granada Hills Northwest is dominated by large, owner-occupied single-family homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1999.

Large Home Share (4+ bedrooms)	Among top 0.4% nationally
Detached Single-Family Homes	Dominant housing type
Built 1940-1969	Many homes

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes are owner-occupied large single-family houses.

Zero vacancy rate indicates high demand and limited availability.

Families & Lifestyle

Granada Hills Northwest is highly family-friendly with top schools and a strong community feel.

The neighborhood's large homes and low crime support family life.

High education levels among parents contribute to strong local schools.

Family-Oriented — Top choice for families with school-aged children.

Professional Community — Strong presence of executives and professionals.

Family-Friendly Rank	More family-friendly than 96.7% of California neighborhoods
Executive Occupations	46.0%
Carpool Rate	23.8%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional	46.0%
Income Rank	Higher than 91.3% of U.S. neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	8.0%
Foreign Born	33.3%
Top Languages	["English (55.3%)","Spanish","Tagalog","Languages of India","Korean"]
Top Ancestries	["Asian (17.2%)","Armenian (11.5%)","Mexican (9.0%)","English (8.0%)","Cuban (7.9%)"]

Commute

Granada Hills Northwest residents mostly drive alone or carpool, with moderate commute times.

The neighborhood supports carpooling and moderate commute times, suitable for families and professionals.

Moderate Commutes — Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.

Carpooling — High carpool rate compared to most neighborhoods.

15-30 Minute Commute	34.9%
Drive Alone	51.9%
Carpool	23.8%