The numbers, side by side
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills | $1,058,000 | 21 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) |
| Canoga Park | $725,000 | 35 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) |
Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.
The real differences
- Woodland Hills: Ventura Blvd amenities, Warner Center adjacency, the widest price band ($700K condos to $3M estates).
- West Hills: the most uniformly residential of the three — family cul-de-sacs, Welby Way/Pomelo/Justice Street charters, Fallbrook retail.
- Canoga Park: the value rung with the appreciation thesis (Owensmouth, Warner Center spillover).
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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