At a Glance
Median Income
$142,553
$83,967 per capita
Home Value
$1,643,000
Zillow: $1,397,109
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
8.0% smoking rate
How Topanga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Topanga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Topanga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Topanga residents earn a median household income of $142,553 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,967. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Topanga is $1,643,000 , 483% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,397,109. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
61.6% of adults in Topanga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Topanga has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population8,781
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$142,553
Per Capita$83,967
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,643,000
Rent$3,501
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$1,397,109
Housing Units3,486
Rent Burden39.2%
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,060 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Topanga was built in 1969.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
22.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.