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Agoura Hills: top schools, a rural edge, and a world-first wildlife crossing

A true bedroom community straddling LA and Ventura counties, with some of the strongest public schools in the area — and the world's largest wildlife bridge rising over the 101. The short version of our Agoura Hills field guide.

Newmarket Edge
May 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Agoura Hills sits in the western Conejo Valley, straddling LA and Ventura counties. It's a true bedroom community — quieter than Calabasas, more residential than Westlake — and it's known for excellent schools and proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The 101 runs through it, but neighborhoods like Old Agoura and Morrison Ranch sit far enough off it to feel rural.

This is the short version. The complete Agoura Hills Neighborhood Guide has the full breakdown.

The market in one number

The average single-family home is around $1.45M, with gated communities like Morrison Ranch and Liberty Canyon commanding the top end. ZIP codes are 91301 and 91376.

Schools

This is the draw for a lot of families. Agoura High School is the Las Virgenes USD flagship and consistently top-ranked, fed by Lindero Canyon Middle School, Yerba Buena Elementary, and Sumac Elementary. Many Agoura families also cross-border into the adjacent Oak Park USD.

Where locals actually eat

The Old Place — a historic stagecoach stop turned tiny restaurant with a cult-favorite tri-tip and no reservations — is the signature. Add Cholada Thai near Old Agoura (a longtime locals' secret) and Adobe Cantina for patio dining and weekend live music.

What we're watching

The headline project is the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 — when it opens, it will be the largest wildlife bridge of its kind in the world, reconnecting the Santa Monica Mountains. Expect national attention, new tourism interest, and upward pressure on Liberty Canyon-area home values. Meanwhile, ongoing Old Agoura preservation efforts protect the rural character that draws horse owners and second-home buyers from LA.


Thinking about Agoura Hills? Read the full guide.

This article is informational and reflects estimates at publication. Verify current specifics with a licensed local agent before making decisions.

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