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Calabasas, California

Introduction to Calabasas, California

Calabasas, California, in Los Angeles County, is 11 miles SE of Simi Valley, California (center to center) and 23 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is part of the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 20,033 people live in Calabasas.

Calabasas History

This area was originally inhabited by the Chumash Indians. They named it Calabasas - some say that in Indian it translates into "where the wild geese fly"; and in Spanish it means "pumpkin". Modern settlements started developing after the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 1700s.

Calabasas and nearby Attractions

  • Calabasas City Hall
  • Agoura Hills
  • Calabasas Creekside Park
  • Westrec Whitewater River Trips
  • Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park

Things To Do In Calabasas

The city people organize a Pumpkin Festival every year to celebrate the fall. The area has a semi-rural quality of life with its beautiful rolling hills and scenic views. The city has a number of parks and local trails which provide opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities. Hiking and cycling are popular activities. The city also has facilities for playing tennis, basketball and softball.

Calabasas Transportation

The city is served by the Los Angeles International Airport.

Calabasas Higher Education

Pepperdine University serves the area.

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High Points

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

Category Trophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3% trophy Calabasas Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5% trophy Calabasas College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6% Calabasas Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6% Calabasas Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6% Calabasas Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9% Calabasas Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12% Calabasas People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13% Calabasas Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Calabasas, California

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

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


The People

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women 10 9
Well-Paid Single Men 10 9
Racial Diversity 8 3
Age of the Population 7 8
Male Share of the Population 7 4
Female Share of the Population 4 7
Children Under 5 Years Old 4 4
Senior Citizens 2 3

Families

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married 9 9
Average Household Size 8 5

Wealth

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income 10 10
College Educated Adults 10 10
People in Middle Class or Better 9 10
People Above Poverty 9 10

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home 10 10
Public Transportation Use 5 3
Short Commute Times 1 1
Walking and Biking to Work 1 1

Housing

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built 9 9
Seasonal and Vacation Housing 7 7
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals 4 2
People Living Alone 2 4
Affordability of Property Taxes 2 1
Affordability of Rents 1 1

Crime

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime 9 10
Low Violent Crime 7 9

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