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Encino, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Encino.

Population: 45,460 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Encino, CA is $1.56M — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.83M after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,749/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.56M

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.56M
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+14.5%
10-year appreciation
+87.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$1.63M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.83M
Median list price
$1.82M
Median price per sqft
$671
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
283
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
234
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
86 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,749/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.3 : 1
Schools include
Emelita Street Elementary, Encino Charter Elementary, Academy for Enriched Sciences, Lanai Road Elementary, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
332
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
San Fernando Valley (Area 1) (8.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.3°F
Average high
75.8°F
Average low
54.5°F
Annual precipitation
16.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
334
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
289,574
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
241,533

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
54
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,890
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
59.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,487
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EncinoState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.56M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.83M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,749/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,487$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Encino, CA?
$1.56M.
What is the median sale price in Encino, CA?
$1.83M.
How long do homes take to sell in Encino, CA?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Encino, CA?
Typical rent: $3,749/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Encino, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Encino, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 332 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Encino, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Encino, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Encino, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Encino, CA?
5 schools (5 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Encino, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Encino, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Encino, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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