Is Porter Ranch North a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
108 Registered Offenders Nearby
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 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 91325 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 91325 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 91306 | Medical Emergency |
| 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 conduct a traffic stop on a black Nissan with no license plate near Yolanda Avenue in Los Angeles. | Yolanda Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Traffic |
| 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, 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 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 91311 | Disturbance |
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Overview
Porter Ranch North is an urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999. It has a median home price of $1,204,610 and average rent of $5,719, both above most California neighborhoods.
The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate of 2.7%, indicating tight housing supply, and a high work-from-home rate of 31%, higher than 95.3% of US neighborhoods.
Quick Facts
| Work From Home Rate | 31.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Porter Ranch North features mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999, with a low vacancy rate and high owner occupancy.
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | 88.2% built 1970-1999 |
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Porter Ranch North is popular with married couples, retirees, and families, offering a peaceful and diverse community.
| Married Residents | 70.3% |
|---|---|
| Work From Home Rate | 31.0% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
Demographics
| Wealth Rank | 93.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive Occupation Share | 65.7% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| Foreign Born | 46.4% |
| Top Languages | ["English 47.3%","Tagalog","Korean","Chinese","Languages of India"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian 40.5%","Armenian 8.5%","Mexican 4.8%","German 3.9%","Arab 3.9%","Lebanese 3.9%"] |
Commute
Many residents work from home or have shorter commutes, with most driving alone.
Porter Ranch North offers a high work-from-home rate and shorter commutes, reflecting a flexible and convenient lifestyle.
| Work From Home Rate | 31.0% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 60.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 8.3% |
| Main Commute Time | 15 to 30 minutes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Porter Ranch North?
The median home price is $1,204,610, higher than 71.4% of California neighborhoods.
What is the work-from-home rate?
31.0% of residents work from home, higher than 95.3% of US neighborhoods.