Northridge
Neighborhood Reviews
Lots of custom estates with some newer suburban development
Several large estates are scattered around the neighborhood. Many estates were custom-built with ornate historical styles, mixing the stucco walls and clay tile roofing of Mediterranean homes with the steep side gables of French country estates. Estate communities give way to more traditional suburban single-family houses set along winding avenues and street blocks, fringed by towering palms and other leafier trees. Suburban developers favored the casual living space and muted detail common in the low-built ranch and the midcentury modern style. Residents enjoy open floor plans and spacious yards where they can cultivate gardens or unwind with some lawn games. Midcentury modern homes share the ranch-style's emphasis on accessibility to nature, accentuated by floor-to-ceiling windows and a mixing of indoor and outdoor spaces. Condos and apartments are also available in the more dense parts of Northridge. The average price for a Northridge house hovers around $1,020,000, and sizes range from 3,200 to 8,400 square feet.Home to a diverse range of grocery stores and restaurants
There are several local grocers and regional supermarkets around the neighborhood. Family Meat Market offers halal meats as well as dried and baked goods, while Mitsuwa grocery store has imported Japanese products. Residents can buy fresh produce and support local farmers at Northridge Farmer's Market, open from March to October near Northridge Fashion Center. Regional chains include Vons and Superking Markets. For restaurants, Porto's Cafe is a family-owned Cuban bakery serving excellent cheese rolls and cakes in a lively modern café space. On Parthenia Street, Brent's Deli has been serving excellent pastrami and club sandwiches over classic countertops and booths since 1967. Yard House sports bar has a wide selection of craft beersLocal public schools partner with California State University
Residents are served by primary schools like Andasol Avenue Elementary, which teaches kindergarten through fifth grade students. Students move on to intermediate and secondary schools like Northridge Middle and Northridge Academy High Schools. Northridge Academy High has a partnership with the nearby California State University of Northridge to provide programs that expand learning opportunities and provide students with pathways to higher education.Community green spaces and scenic orange groves
Dearborn Park has playgrounds and basketball courts. One of Northridge's remaining orange groves is located on the California State University campus, including 5 acres of Valencia orange trees and a duck pond.Freeway access to the rest of Los Angeles County
Proximity to major freeways, like Interstate 405, gives Northridge residents access to everything Los Angeles County offers. The city of Los Angeles is about 25 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vladimir Sandoval
Vladimir Sandoval
Rodeo Realty
(818) 614-5437
39 Total Sales
2 in Northridge
$655K - $675K Price Range
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Sonal Sojitra
Sonal Sojitra
Beverly and Company, Inc.
(747) 271-4210
31 Total Sales
5 in Northridge
$520K - $1.6M Price Range
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Jessica Carter
Jessica Carter
Equity Union
(877) 536-2166
63 Total Sales
1 in Northridge
$1,855,000 Price
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David Lukan
David Lukan
Responds QuicklyCompass
(805) 618-2866
55 Total Sales
1 in Northridge
$635,000 Price
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Alyse Livingston
Alyse Livingston
Compass
(424) 246-2353
38 Total Sales
1 in Northridge
$425,000 Price
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Jonathan Mann
Jonathan Mann
Jonathan P. Mann, Broker
(949) 373-4178
160 Total Sales
1 in Northridge
$910,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mason Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Granada Hills Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Vanalden Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Winnetka Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Northridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Dearborn Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Airport
Bob Hope
22 min drive
Train
Northridge
Bus
Plummer & Balboa
Bus
Nordhoff & Amestoy
Bus
Roscoe & Zelzah
Bus
Nordhoff & White Oak
Bus
Tampa & Lassen
Bus
Roscoe & Encino
Reviews
Homes.com Reviews
6/10/2025
Homes.com Review
its a cool place with nice taste restaurant and cafes
Niche Reviews
4/26/2023
Niche Review
Northridge is starting to get more fancier restaurants- meaning the quality of the streets are improving!
4/26/2020
Niche Review
I've been living in Northridge for the last 10 years and it fits the image of perfect suburban life to a T. The neighbors are friendly and the area is good. The grocery stores and retail are near each other, at least where I'm located. The schools in this area are great for children if you want them to get ahead.
11/28/2017
Niche Review
Over-priced over-crowded suburb . CSUN has a beautiful theater & there are some decent restaurants but if u can find any other place in SoCal or California in general,move there instead!
4/13/2017
Niche Review
Its a cool place with a huge college and a ton of school. There are friday night street food trucks and parties everywhere.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northridge, CA sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Northridge, CA over the last 12 months is $1,000,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,050,000
Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$840,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$507,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
593
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$521
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
12,104
Number of Homes for Sale
88
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,268
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,561
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,362
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
697
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1212 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jul 121 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jul 132 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,595 - $3,795 per month
- Aspire Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 9131 Darby Ave
- Northridge, CA
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$1,548 - $2,898 per month
- 18400 Prairie Street
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 18400 Prairie St
- Northridge, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
64,651
Median Age
38
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,061
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,563
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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