Direct AnswerWest Hills (~$1.06M), Woodland Hills (~$1.18M hero median), and Canoga Park (~$725K) are three answers to one west-Valley question (June 2026). Woodland Hills buys the boulevard lifestyle, ECR zoning, and south-of-the-Boulevard estates; West Hills buys quiet cul-de-sacs and elementary-charter certainty at a discount to Woodland Hills; Canoga Park is the entry tier between them. Most buyers here are actually choosing between two of the three — the table sorts it.

The numbers, side by side

MarketMedian priceDays on marketCountySchool district(s)
West Hills$1,058,00021Los AngelesLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Canoga Park$725,00035Los AngelesLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.

The real differences

Decision shortcuts

Walkable-restaurant lifestyle → Woodland Hills. Elementary-boundary certainty per dollar → West Hills. Maximum house per dollar with upside → Canoga Park. Equestrian/Bell Canyon border privacy → far-west West Hills (see the Bell Canyon border guide).

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hills cheaper than Woodland Hills?

Generally yes — roughly $100K on comparable family homes (June 2026) — because Woodland Hills carries the boulevard premium and estate stock. West Hills counters with charter certainty and quieter streets.

Which has better schools?

All LAUSD with strong charter options: West Hills owns the elementary-charter cluster (Welby Way, Pomelo, Justice Street); Woodland Hills owns El Camino Real Charter High and Hale. Many west-Valley families combine them by address choice.

Where should an investor look?

Canoga Park for basis and upside; Woodland Hills condos for rental depth; West Hills rarely — it is an owner-occupant market.

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Market figures are approximate and refreshed monthly from MLS and public-record data; school boundaries, tax rates, insurance availability, and program rules change — verify all details independently before making decisions. Brian Cooper, REALTOR® · DRE# 01434286 · eXp Realty · Equal Housing Opportunity.