West Hills

The short version

Median price

$1.15M

ZIP codes

91304, 91307

Region

Western San Fernando Valley

County

Los Angeles County

Schools covered

5 rated

Single-family homes dominate; larger lots and equestrian properties in the foothills above $2M.

About West Hills

West Hills is a quieter, more residential pocket west of Woodland Hills, sitting against the Santa Susana foothills. Streets are wider, lots are larger, and the pace is noticeably slower than the Ventura Blvd corridor a few miles south. The area has long attracted families looking for traditional Valley living — mature trees, pools in the backyard, and good schools — without the higher prices of Calabasas just over the hill. The 2018 closure of the Boeing Santa Susana site cleanup remediation has actually opened conversation about future open-space access on the northern boundary.

Where Locals Actually Eat

Hidden gems and city-specific favorites — no chains.

• Follow Your Heart Market & Café (nearby Canoga Park) — independent vegetarian market and cafe operating since 1970; the original home of Vegenaise.
• West Hills Pizza Company — independent counter-serve pizzeria at 7543 Fallbrook Ave; sports on the screens and a neighborhood crowd.
• Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill — grilled Israeli cooking at 22950 Vanowen St; closed Saturdays.
• Thai Taim — family-run Thai kitchen in the Platt Ave center; lunch and dinner service daily.
• Street Kabab — family-run charcoal kabab truck parked at 6605 Fallbrook Ave, with fresh sangak bread; evenings only, closed Tuesdays.

Top-Rated Schools

• El Camino Real Charter High — shared with Woodland Hills; one of LAUSD's strongest.
• Hale Charter Academy — top middle school.
• Pomelo Community Charter — high-performing elementary with parent-built reputation.
• Welby Way Charter Elementary — strong arts and music programs.
• Chaminade College Prep (nearby) — Catholic K-12; competitive admissions.

Fun Places & Local Character

• Bell Canyon trails — direct backcountry hiking access; horses common on weekends.
• Castle Peak Park — sweeping Valley views from the ridge; popular sunrise hike.
• Shadow Ranch Park — 10+ acres, sports fields, and the historic 1869 Workman ranch house.
• Veterans Park & Pool — quiet summer escape for families.

What's Coming & What to Watch

Boeing Santa Susana Field Lab remediation continues with eventual plans for open-space conversion — would add hundreds of acres of public hiking and habitat on the western edge. Buyers near Valley Circle Blvd are watching this closely as a potential value driver.

The Rams' presence in adjacent Woodland Hills is also pulling some demand westward as buyers priced out of Calabasas look at West Hills as the next best option.