Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Agoura Hills, CA
About Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills is a suburban city of about 20,000 at the western edge of Los Angeles County, tucked against the Santa Monica Mountains where the county meets Ventura County. Housing is mostly single-family homes — ranch, Mediterranean, and newer luxury builds on hillside lots — with some townhouse and condo complexes. Residents skew toward professionals and entertainment-industry workers drawn by outdoor access.
Home prices in Agoura Hills
The median listing price in Agoura Hills is $1,600,000.
Top places in Agoura Hills
- Paramount Ranch — former movie ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area with Western-town film sets and hiking trails.
- Chesebro Canyon / Palo Comado Canyon — popular trailheads for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
- Reyes Adobe Park and Historical Site — historic adobe (c. 1850s) with museum, concerts, and community events.
- The Canyon / Whizin Market Square — open-air shopping and dining hub on Agoura Road.
- Morrison Ranch Park and the city's equestrian trails — reflecting Agoura's horse-country roots.
- Ladyface Mountain — the landmark peak overlooking the city, with summit trails.
- Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center — community classes, sports leagues, and events.
- Malibu Creek State Park (just south) — the go-to nearby escape for swimming holes and the M*A*S*H filming site.
Commuting from Agoura Hills
- US-101 Ventura Freeway is the main artery; approximate drive to downtown LA is ~40–55 minutes without traffic (roughly 35 miles), stretching well over an hour at peak.
- No Metro rail in Agoura Hills; the nearest Metrolink (Ventura County Line) stations are in Simi Valley and Moorpark to the west, or the Burbank area to the east. Local bus service connects to the San Fernando Valley.
- All times approximate; the 101 through the Calabasas grade is a notorious peak-hour bottleneck.
Schools in Agoura Hills
Public schools: Las Virgenes Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Agoura Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Agoura Hills, CA?
The median listing price in Agoura Hills is $1,600,000. Median listing price (Realtor.com local listing data, cited by local agent market page) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Agoura Hills, CA?
US-101 Ventura Freeway is the main artery; approximate drive to downtown LA is ~40–55 minutes without traffic (roughly 35 miles), stretching well over an hour at peak. - Which school district serves Agoura Hills, CA?
Agoura Hills is served by Las Virgenes Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.