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Renter's guide to North Hollywood, Los-Angeles, CA

Known by locals as NoHo, North Hollywood is a semi-suburban neighborhood of Los Angeles situated in the east San Fernando Valley area. In recent years the neighborhood has undergone much development — in particular the NoHo Arts District — with LA Weekly naming it the best LA neighborhood in 2014. The median age of residents is 30, making North Hollywood popular with young adults and professionals.

With a population of around 85,000 and an area of 5.87 sq. miles, North Hollywood has an average population density for this area of the country. Compared to Los Angeles proper — the second most populous city in the USA — North Hollywood is roughly 10 times smaller in terms of area, and almost 50 times smaller in terms of population.

Downtown Los Angeles is just 16 miles away and can typically be reached within 30 minutes along State Highway 101. The beach town of Santa Monica is not too far away either, at just 20 miles south of North Hollywood or around 40 minutes of driving, while Laguna Beach is around 70 miles to the south.

The neighborhood enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Average summer highs tend to reach around 88°F between June and September, while January typically sees the lowest temperatures, with an average low of 38°F. The annual average rainfall is of just 16 inches and the summers are dry, while January and February may see around 3.5 inches of rain each.

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Things to do in North Hollywood, Los-Angeles, CA

Despite its small size, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in North Hollywood. The neighborhood is dotted with green areas, including the Tujunga Greenbelt, along the banks of the Tujunga Wash. This 2,754 ft.-long green belt is ideal for jogging, dog walking or simply taking a stroll and enjoying the view. It follows an impressive mural known as ‘The Great Wall of Los Angeles’, depicting California’s major historical events.

The North Hollywood recreation center and park is a great spot for anything from a family picnic, to playing or watching various sports. It’s also home to the NoHo Summer Nights Festival, a series of concerts throughout the summer that take place on the park’s band stand.

There’s no shortage of shopping venues in North Hollywood, with Valley Plaza being popular among visitors and locals alike. It houses a modern movie theater, plus a variety of boutique shops and major stores. Numerous independent family stores and restaurants still operate, having been passed down from generation to generation.

North Hollywood, Los-Angeles, CA employment & economy

The 2 most common industries in North Hollywood are hospitality and food services (9%), and motion pictures and video industries (8%). Besides these 2 sectors, no other industries particularly stand out, and residents are evenly split between a wide variety of fields. Occupations are similarly divided, with retail salespersons narrowly taking the number one spot for North Hollywood residents.

However, due to its proximity to several world-famous movie and TV studios, the neighborhood has far higher than average numbers of residents employed as actors, dancers, producers, and directors. While the glamour of Hollywood is just a stone’s throw away, the highest paid jobs taken by North Hollywood residents are medical specialists and surgeons, lawyers, judges, and magistrates.

Education in North Hollywood, Los-Angeles, CA

The public schools in North Hollywood are served by the Los Angeles Unified School District. There are 11 public schools within its boundaries: 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 adult learning center. Besides a mix of public schools, there are a further 10 private schools within the neighborhood. Top private schools include the Oakwood School, the Laurel Hall School, and the St Jane Frances De Chantal. In terms of public schools, the Colfax Charter Elementary School takes the top spot.

The West Coast University also has a campus within the neighborhood, which offers Bachelor programs in the Science of Nursing. With a sophisticated simulation center, it’s well equipped to train students to the highest standards and allow hands on experience with the latest medical machinery.