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Is Porter Ranch East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
91

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe619
Medium574
Low1159
Other1277

108 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape27
Child involved76
Assault17
Other11

Crime Details:

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

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible domestic-related assault involving a reported ex-girlfriend at an apartment near Roscoe Boulevard in Northridge. The female suspect is described as wearing all red clothing.Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, police are dispatched to a possible domestic violence incident involving a reported assault with a deadly weapon at an apartment on Roscoe Boulevard. The suspect is described as an ex-girlfriend in red clothing.Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a mental health incident involves a female around 30 years old at (number withheld) North Agrian Avenue, apartment (number withheld).Adrian Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91306Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 91343Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a black Nissan with no license plate near Yolanda Avenue in Los Angeles.Yolanda Ave, Los Angeles, CATraffic
Jul 16, 2026As 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, CATraffic
Jul 16, 2026As 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, CATraffic
Jul 16, 2026As 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 91330Traffic
Jul 16, 2026As 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 91326Fire
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible disturbance near Devonshire Street and Owensmouth Avenue involving a nude man in a wheelchair who was initially reported in the middle lanes of traffic and later observed on a nearby corner with a blanket and out of the street.Owensmouth Ave & Devonshire St, Los Angeles, CA 91311Disturbance

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Median Home Price
$1,376,666
Average Rent
$5,719
Vacancy Rate
3.6%

Overview

Porter Ranch East is an urban neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, with mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999.

The community is wealthy, family-friendly, and linguistically diverse, with notable Armenian and Iranian ancestries.

UrbanWealthyFamily-Friendly

Quick Facts

Owner OccupiedMajority owner occupied
Child Poverty Rate0.0%

Housing market and real estate character

Porter Ranch East is dominated by detached single-family homes, many large, with a very high owner occupancy rate and low vacancy.

Detached Single-Family HomesNearly all homes
Large Homes (4+ bedrooms)High proportion
Housing AgeMostly built between 1970 and 1999
Vacancy Rate3.6%

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood is almost exclusively single-family detached homes.
Vacancy rates are low, indicating strong demand.

Families & Lifestyle

Porter Ranch East is highly family-friendly with very low child poverty and a strong presence of executives and professionals.

High owner occupancy and large homes support family life.
Low child poverty and strong schools enhance community quality.
Wealthy and Educated — The neighborhood has a high concentration of college-educated professionals.
Family-Oriented — Many families live here, fostering a strong community feel.
Child Poverty Rate0.0%
Executive & Professional Occupations60.8%
Sales & Service Occupations15.0%

Demographics

Income LevelWealthy
Asian Ancestry23.8%
Armenian Ancestry5.6%
Iranian Ancestry4.9%
Persian Speakers3.4%
Foreign Born36.8%

Commute

Most residents drive alone or carpool, with commute times typically between 30 and 45 minutes.

Porter Ranch East residents mostly rely on private vehicles for commutes of moderate length.

Moderate Commute Length — Most residents spend 30 to 45 minutes commuting.
Car Dependent — High rates of driving alone reflect suburban car reliance.
Common Commute Time30 to 45 minutes
Drive Alone Rate74.1%
Carpool Rate7.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Porter Ranch East?

The median home price is $1,376,666.

What languages are commonly spoken in Porter Ranch East?

English is most common, followed by Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese, and Persian.

What is the child poverty rate?

0.0%, lower than all U.S. neighborhoods.

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