At a Glance
Median Income
$183,375
$89,916 per capita
Home Value
$737,800
Zillow: $640,534
Median Rent
$2,736/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
6.3% smoking rate
How West Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Hills residents earn a median household income of $183,375 , which is 144% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $89,916. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Hills is $737,800 , 162% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $640,534. Median rent is $2,736/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
70.2% of adults in West Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Hills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population5,138
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$183,375
Per Capita$89,916
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$737,800
Rent$2,736
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$640,534
Housing Units2,074
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation303 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in West Hills was built in 1960.
11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.