Neighborhood
- Public SchoolsC
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingD-
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesC
- DiversityA
- JobsC
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Van Nuys Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$41,083
National
$55,322Children
22%
Top Public Schools Serving Van Nuys
- A+
High Tech Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 112 reviews
- A+
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 6-12
- 365 reviews
- A
Downtown Magnets High School
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 299 reviews
- A
Larchmont Charter School
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- K-12
- 56 reviews
- A
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 4-12
- 325 reviews
Top Private Schools in Van Nuys
- NG
Valley School
- Private School
- Van Nuys, CA
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. Elisabeth School
- Private School
- Van Nuys, CA
- PK, K-8
- NG
Pinecrest Schools - Van Nuys
- Private School
- Van Nuys, CA
- PK, K-8
- NG
Children's Community School
- Private School
- Van Nuys, CA
- K-6
- NG
Los Angeles Hebrew High School
- Private School
- Van Nuys, CA
- 7-12
Van Nuys Reviews
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One benefit to living in Van Nuys is that it is very walkable, and has many different mom-and-pop shops and restaurants, but also has a fair share of well-known chains. Van Nuys is great, geographically, because it is central to The West Side (e.g. Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood), as well as Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, North and Granada Hills, making it easy to get to work (as long as you don't get stuck in LA traffic)!
On the other hand, I do not always feel safe in Van Nuys. The east side of Van Nuys is more run down than the west side. I would not feel comfortable walking down the street by myself at night, and for that reason, I never do. Overall, the area is about average in terms of cleanliness and traffic as compared to other neighboring areas. Unfortunately the schools are very poor quality in this area. Many families live here, and have their children attend schools outside of the area, or private schools.
On the other hand, I do not always feel safe in Van Nuys. The east side of Van Nuys is more run down than the west side. I would not feel comfortable walking down the street by myself at night, and for that reason, I never do. Overall, the area is about average in terms of cleanliness and traffic as compared to other neighboring areas. Unfortunately the schools are very poor quality in this area. Many families live here, and have their children attend schools outside of the area, or private schools.
I love my neighborhood but the gentrification is really hurting some of us. Luxury apartments go up and so does our rent, even though our old buildings aren't being fixed or updated at all. Three families who lived in a renovated house across the street from me were run out of their apartments in order to be demolished for a new luxury apartment building. I wouldn't mind these new buildings as much if they weren't displacing the people who already live here. Our small neighborhood streets need a lot of help as well. Lots of big cracks pot holes.
There has been some projects completed in recent years that improved the reputation of Van Nuys. I think there is still a ways to go to become more of a destination of things for people to enjoy. Fine dining, entertainment, theaters, outdoor malls and things of that nature would greatly improve Van Nuys. There are some very nice areas but there are still some neighborhoods and business areas that could use a face lift.