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Topanga Area Facts

  • Topanga has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Topanga crime rates are 65% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Topanga is 73% higher than the California average
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Topanga is a beautiful place to live. User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 24, 2021) Topanga has several different neighborhoods, each with its own unique feel. But everyone in Topanga, even if they don't know each other, is bonded in that they all live in an extreme fire danger area. It's impressive how volunteers have come together to form a community safety we ...Read More bsite, set up various modes of communications, organized arson watchers and expert workshops, etc. to alert the population of fires, land/mud slides, car accidents, and prep for earthquakes. I've moved away, but Topanga will always be in my heart. From the Pacific Ocean to the Woodland Hills (the valley), I never tired of the winding drive up that gorgeous, folksy, artsy canyon—you see deer, skunks, coyotes, and an occasional owl, bobcat, and rarely a mountain lion. Stunning landscapes and sunsets. Lots of families and community events. Plenty of characters livin' up there in there hills too! But safe characters—not to worry. We'd take walks at night and feel remarkably safe. But if you chose to live there, I highly recommend you have an alternative place to stay (with a family, friend, workplace) during Red Flag days when the Santa Ana winds whip up the devil winds. It can be very scary. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Topanga? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bonnell Park (Private)
      Topanga Community Center
      Tanterra Homeowners Association Park
      Cairnloch Park (Playground)
      Cairnloch Park
      Santa Ynez Canyon Park
      Santa Ynez Private Recreational Center
      Creekside Park

      Entertainment

      Theatricum Botanicum
      Eagle Rock

      Food & Drink

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Topanga? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Topanga.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% 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 Topanga? The cost of living in Topanga is 242/100 - which is 73% higher than California.
      Topanga
      242

      142% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Topanga? Topanga crime rates are 994, which are 65% lower than California
      Total Crime
      994 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 101

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Topanga? The median income in Topanga is $121,010 which is 90% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $121,010119% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $65,871121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Topanga a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Topanga home prices? Topanga home prices are $1,124,200 - which is 175% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,124,200509% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,501269% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Topanga have good schools? The Topanga graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% 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

      A User Ratings

      Is Topanga a good place to live? Topanga has an overall rating of 81% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      8 total surveys

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