Living in Topanga, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Topanga · Census data 2020–2024
Topanga has 8,885 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $157,045 (58% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,777,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Topanga at a glance
- Population
- 8,885
- Median age
- 46.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $157,045State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,777,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Topanga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 142% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Topanga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Topanga the median home value is $1,777,800, 434% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Topanga median household income
The median household income in Topanga is $157,045 and the income per person is $85,786. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Topanga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,638
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.85
Topanga demographics
- Population
- 8,885
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 3,120
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Topanga ›
Education in Topanga
64% of adults 25 and older in Topanga have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Topanga
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 40.7%
- Drive alone
- 48.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Topanga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topanga | 8,885 | $157,045 | $1,777,800 | $3,501 |
| Calabasas | 22,669 | $165,288 | $1,504,500 | $3,089 |
| Hidden Hills | 2,150 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Pepperdine University | 3,087 | $199,432 | $979,700 | $3,139 |
| Santa Monica | 91,169 | $114,885 | $1,755,500 | $2,402 |
| Bell Canyon | 2,177 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Agoura Hills | 19,721 | $171,302 | $1,098,000 | $3,218 |
| Oak Park | 13,757 | $163,085 | $1,036,900 | $3,149 |
| Santa Susana | 1,235 | $99,783 | $668,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Topanga, CA?
The median household income in Topanga is $157,045, 58% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Topanga?
The median home value in Topanga is $1,777,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Topanga?
The median gross rent in Topanga is $3,501 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is Topanga, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 142% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Topanga?
The median age in Topanga is 46.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Topanga?
The average commute to work in Topanga is 29 minutes; 40.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Topanga?
The unemployment rate in Topanga is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Topanga?
64% of adults in Topanga have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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