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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Encino? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Encino Park
      Los Encinos State Historic Park
      Libbet Park
      corn maze
      Libbit Dog Park (unofficial)
      Sepulveda Dam Recreational Area
      Balboa Sports Center
      Accessible playground

      Entertainment

      Laemmle Town Center 5
      Los Encinos State Historic Park
      Apollo 11 Model Aircraft Field
      ArcLight
      Paladino's
      The Japanese Garden
      SINISTER STEEL INC.
      Corbin Bowl

      Food & Drink

      The Habit Burger Grill
      Menchie's
      Subway
      Jamba
      Dunkin'
      Shake Shack
      Domingo's
      Super Sal Market

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Encino? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Encino.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Encino? The cost of living in Encino is 204/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Encino
      204

      104% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Encino? Encino crime rates are 3,145, which are 11% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,145 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Encino? The median income in Encino is $117,836 which is 85% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $117,836113% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,866101% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      6% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Encino a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta

      C Housing

      What are Encino home prices? Encino home prices are $881,117 - which is 115% higher than California
      Median home value
      $881,117377% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,411154% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Encino have good schools? The Encino graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Encino a good place to live? Encino has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      6 total surveys

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