Sylmar, CA: local guide
Sylmar is a neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), median owner-occupied home value is $695,600; median gross rent is $1,963 per month (U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates). The ZIP area can include land outside the Sylmar boundary.
Local guide by Aubree Chavarriga, Realtor, Trevino Properties Inc., CalDRE #02232602. Data as of 2026-10-21.
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Sylmar at a glance
- Median home value (ZIP 91342 area)
- $695,600
- Median rent (ZIP 91342 area)
- $1,963/mo
- Homes (ZIP 91342 area)
- 26,533
- Owner-occupied (ZIP 91342 area)
- 67.8%
- Median year built (ZIP 91342 area)
- 1977
- Median elevation
- 1,372 ft
- In Very High fire zone
- 33.3%
- Public schools
- 19
Sources and dates are listed under All facts and sources below.
Homes and rentals in Sylmar
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What is the housing, zoning and jurisdiction in Sylmar?
Sylmar is in Los Angeles County, California. These housing figures describe ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342, not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary. In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), the median year homes were built is 1977 (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), 67.8 percent of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2 percent are renter-occupied (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), the median value of owner-occupied homes is $695,600 (American Community Survey, 2020-2024), an owner-reported estimate. Any build or accessory dwelling unit plan needs verification with the city or county planning department.
What are the hazards and insurance considerations in Sylmar?
Sylmar is in Los Angeles County, California. In the Sylmar neighborhood boundary, 33.3 percent of the sampled area is in a CAL FIRE Very High zone (CAL FIRE, maps adopted SRA 2007, LRA 2011). In the Sylmar neighborhood boundary, 0.0 percent of the sampled area is in a CAL FIRE High zone (CAL FIRE, maps adopted SRA 2007, LRA 2011). In the Sylmar neighborhood boundary, 0.0 percent of the sampled area is in a CAL FIRE Moderate zone (CAL FIRE, maps adopted SRA 2007, LRA 2011). FEMA maps 2.2 percent of the sampled area as a Special Flood Hazard Area (FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, NFHL data retrieved 2026-10-21). These figures are shares of a grid sample of the mapped layers, not forecasts.
| Inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone | 33.3% (CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones, maps SRA 2007, LRA 2011) |
|---|---|
| Inside a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone | 0.0% (CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones, maps SRA 2007, LRA 2011) |
| Inside a Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone | 0.0% (CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones, maps SRA 2007, LRA 2011) |
| Inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area | 2.2% (FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, NFHL data retrieved 2026-10-21) |
Which schools serve Sylmar?
Sylmar has 19 public schools in the neighborhood boundary (NCES EDGE public school locations, school year 2024-2025). Names include Discovery Charter Preparatory #2, Dyer Street Elementary, El Dorado Avenue Elementary, and Evergreen Continuation (NCES EDGE public school locations, school year 2024-2025). Also listed are Gridley-MontaTez Dual Language Academy, Harding Street Elementary, Herrick Avenue Elementary, and Hubbard Street Elementary (NCES EDGE public school locations, school year 2024-2025). The schools map to 6 school district identifiers (NCES EDGE public school locations, school year 2024-2025). Verify attendance boundaries with the district.
What parks and places are in Sylmar?
Sylmar is in Los Angeles County, California. OpenStreetMap lists 10 named parks inside the Sylmar neighborhood boundary (OpenStreetMap, snapshot 2026-10-21). Parks: Carey Ranch Park, El Cariso Park, Las Palmas Park, Robins Field, Rudy Ortega Memorial Park, Stetson Ranch Park, Sylmar Park, Telfair Park (OpenStreetMap, snapshot 2026-10-21). OpenStreetMap lists 1 named library inside the Sylmar neighborhood boundary: Sylmar Branch Los Angeles Public Library (OpenStreetMap, snapshot 2026-10-21). This list shows names only, not a ranking or a review.
What do people ask about Sylmar?
What is the median value of owner-occupied homes in Sylmar?
In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), the median value of owner-occupied homes is $695,600 (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). That figure is an owner-reported survey estimate for the whole area, not a sale price or a listing price for any single home.
What share of Sylmar lies in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone?
In the Sylmar neighborhood boundary, 33.3 percent of the sampled area is in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (CAL FIRE, maps adopted SRA 2007, LRA 2011). The share comes from a grid sample of the boundary.
Which public schools are located in Sylmar?
NCES lists 19 public school locations in the Sylmar neighborhood boundary (NCES EDGE public school locations, school year 2024-2025). Examples are Discovery Charter Preparatory #2, Dyer Street Elementary and El Dorado Avenue Elementary. Verify attendance boundaries with the school district.
How old are the homes in Sylmar?
In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), the median year homes were built is 1977 (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). That is the median across all housing structures in the area, so it describes the full housing stock rather than any one home.
What is the median gross rent in Sylmar?
In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), the median gross rent is $1,963 per month (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). That is the median across the area's rental homes, so it describes typical rent rather than any one rental. It is a survey estimate, not an asking price.
What share of occupied homes in Sylmar are rented?
In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), 32.2 percent of occupied housing units are renter-occupied, an estimated 8,223 homes (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). Both figures are survey estimates, so treat them as approximate rather than exact counts.
How do workers in Sylmar get to work?
In ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342 (not the Sylmar neighborhood boundary), 72.1 percent of workers drive alone to work (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). Public transportation is used by 1.2 percent of workers (American Community Survey, 2020-2024). Another 10.4 percent of workers work from home (American Community Survey, 2020-2024).
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All facts and sources for Sylmar
| Land area | 12.5 sq mi (as of 2016-10-07, Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub)) |
|---|---|
| Area type used for these statistics | Neighborhood outline from the Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. project (2016) (as of 2026-10-21, Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub)) |
| County | Los Angeles County (as of 2026-10-21, Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub)) |
| City | City of Los Angeles (as of 2026-10-21, Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub)) |
| Share inside city limits | 99.9% (as of 2026-10-21, Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub)) |
| Share in unincorporated county area | 0.1% (as of 2026-10-21, Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub)) |
| Land area of ZIP Code Tabulation Area 91342, the Census area the ACS figures describe; it can include land outside the Sylmar neighborhood boundary (ZIP 91342 area) | 45.4 sq mi (as of 2020-04-01, U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb) |
| Population estimate (ACS) (ZIP 91342 area) | 93,301 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Housing units (ACS estimate) (ZIP 91342 area) | 26,533 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Occupied housing units (ZIP 91342 area) | 25,537 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Owner-occupied housing units (ZIP 91342 area) | 17,314 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Renter-occupied housing units (ZIP 91342 area) | 8,223 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Owner-occupied share of occupied homes (ZIP 91342 area) | 67.8% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Renter-occupied share of occupied homes (ZIP 91342 area) | 32.2% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Median year homes were built (ZIP 91342 area) | 1977 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Median home value (owner-reported) (ZIP 91342 area) | $695,600 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Median gross rent (ZIP 91342 area) | $1,963/mo (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Workers aged 16 and over (ZIP 91342 area) | 38,795 (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Commute under 20 minutes (ZIP 91342 area) | 29.2% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Commute 20 to 44 minutes (ZIP 91342 area) | 48.2% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Commute 45 minutes or more (ZIP 91342 area) | 22.6% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Drive alone to work (ZIP 91342 area) | 72.1% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Carpool to work (ZIP 91342 area) | 13.2% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Take public transit to work (ZIP 91342 area) | 1.2% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Walk to work (ZIP 91342 area) | 1.4% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Work from home (ZIP 91342 area) | 10.4% (as of 2024-12-31, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year) |
| Lowest sampled elevation | 1,106 ft (as of 2026-10-21, USGS 3DEP Elevation Point Query Service) |
| Highest sampled elevation | 1,644 ft (as of 2026-10-21, USGS 3DEP Elevation Point Query Service) |
| Median sampled elevation | 1,372 ft (as of 2026-10-21, USGS 3DEP Elevation Point Query Service) |
| Elevation range sampled | 538 ft (as of 2026-10-21, USGS 3DEP Elevation Point Query Service) |
- SRA and LRA
- State Responsibility Area and Local Responsibility Area describe who is responsible for wildland fire protection on a parcel.
- FHSZ
- Fire Hazard Severity Zone, a state map of fire exposure classes.
- ADU
- Accessory dwelling unit, a second small home on a residential lot.
How do you reach the agent for Sylmar?
Call (818) 359-0459 Email Aubree Chavarriga
Aubree Chavarriga, Realtor, Trevino Properties Inc., CalDRE #02232602.
Where do these facts come from?
Facts on this page come from the sources below. Each figure shows its source and date, with a sample size (n) where one applies. Statistics are shown only when the sample is large enough.
- Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub) (latimes_neighborhoods; CC BY 4.0; credit Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. via City of Los Angeles GeoHub; as of 2026-10-21)
- OpenStreetMap (osm_overpass; ODbL 1.0; credit (c) OpenStreetMap contributors; as of 2026-10-21)
- Los Angeles Times Mapping L.A. neighborhood boundaries (LA GeoHub) (tigerweb_place; US Government work (public domain, 17 U.S.C. 105); credit U.S. Census Bureau; as of 2026-10-21)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb (tigerweb_zcta; US Government work (public domain, 17 U.S.C. 105); credit U.S. Census Bureau; as of 2026-10-21)
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year (census_acs5; US Government work (public domain); Census Bureau Data API terms: attribution notice required; as of 2026-10-21)
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (calfire_fhsz; No restrictions on distribution; cite California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as the original source; as of 2026-10-21)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (fema_nfhl; US Government work (17 U.S.C. 105); FEMA.gov reuse statement; as of 2026-10-21)
- NCES EDGE public school locations (nces_edge; US Government work, public domain (IES permission-to-replicate statement); as of 2026-10-21)
- USGS 3DEP Elevation Point Query Service (usgs_epqs; US Government work, U.S. Public Domain; as of 2026-10-21)
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