Direct AnswerPacoima is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Los Angeles, in the northeast San Fernando Valley, known for its 'Mural Mile' public art on Van Nuys Boulevard. Just to its north is the Hansen Dam Recreation Area (in the adjacent Lake View Terrace neighborhood) - a flood-control dam and recreation area managed by LA Recreation and Parks, with a 9-acre recreation lake, the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, plus golf, equestrian facilities, and trails. Pacoima is served by LAUSD. As of late 2025 the Pacoima (91331) median sale price was around $735K (Redfin).

Pacoima offers some of the northeast Valley's most attainable homes, with a major outdoor amenity - the Hansen Dam area - right next door.

Pacoima

Pacoima is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles (not an independent city) and one of the oldest in the San Fernando Valley. It's known for its "Mural Mile" of public art along Van Nuys Boulevard and a strong community identity.

The Hansen Dam Recreation Area

Just north of Pacoima, in the adjacent Lake View Terrace neighborhood, is the Hansen Dam Recreation Area (11770 Foothill Blvd) - a flood-control dam and recreation area managed by the LA Department of Recreation and Parks. It includes a 9-acre recreation lake and the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center (one of LA's largest public aquatic facilities, with a 1.5-acre swim lake), plus a golf course, equestrian/riding facilities, and trails linking toward the Angeles National Forest.

Geography note: Hansen Dam sits in Lake View Terrace, adjacent to Pacoima - it's a nearby major amenity, not technically inside Pacoima proper.

Schools

Pacoima is served by LAUSD. San Fernando High School (11133 O'Melveny Ave, established 1896) is in the Pacoima area and serves the community, along with the Cesar Chavez Learning Academies. Confirm the exact attendance area for a specific address with the LAUSD School Finder.

The market

As of late 2025, the Pacoima (ZIP 91331) median sale price was around $735K (Redfin, Oct 2025) - among the more accessible northeast Valley markets. Ask me for a current comp set.

See also: Pacoima real estate · Sylmar / Olive View area.

Primary sources: LA Rec & Parks - Hansen Dam Recreation Area · Wikipedia - Pacoima · Redfin - Pacoima housing market