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Agoura Hills, California

Introduction to Agoura Hills, California

Agoura Hills, California is 4 miles SE of Thousand Oaks, California (center to center) and 31 miles W of Los Angeles, California. It is in Los Angeles county. The city is part of the Los Angeles - Long Beach metro area. The population of Agoura Hills is 20,537.

Agoura Hills History

The original inhabitants of this area were the Chumash, a Native American tribe. Spanish explorers settled in this area during the 1500s. The area was known as “Picture City” for a short period because Paramount Studios had a ranch where they shot westerns. The name Agoura Hills was based upon the name of an early settler who came to the area in 1871. The city has experienced rapid development since the late 1960s, after the Ventura Freeway was built through it. It was incorporated as a city in 1982.

Agoura Hills and nearby Attractions

  • Malibu Creek State Park
  • Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park
  • Paramount Ranch
  • Simi Valley Boot Camp
  • Museum of the American West
  • The Canyon Club

Things To Do In Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills is renowned in the region for its live music, especially its originality in the alternate rap-metal genre of music. It is a widely respected concert locale and hosts several national as well as regional performers. There is no dearth of activities in this area, with entertainment venues which would appeal to a variety of temperaments. The city also has infrastructure for a variety of sporting activities.

Agoura Hills Transportation

The Los Angeles International Airport serves the area.

Agoura Hills Higher Education

California Lutheran University is nearby.

High Points

Agoura Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Agoura Hills Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Agoura Hills People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Agoura Hills Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Agoura Hills College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Agoura Hills Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Agoura Hills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Agoura Hills Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Agoura Hills, CA

Comparing Agoura Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity84
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime68
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