West Hills
City in California, United States
Overview
West Hills is a quiet, residential neighborhood set in the western San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, good schools, and access to parks and nature, it's a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
41,426
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.20°, -118.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,955
Local Cost
$3,020
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
401 mm
Internet Speed
223 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VNY
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.