Luxury Urban · City of Los Angeles · Historical edition: May 2026
Hollywood Hills, California
Architectural & view properties · Long luxury cycle · A distinct transaction shape
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Hollywood Hills, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$1.7M
March 2026 · +5.3% YoY
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$1.95M
-2.5% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~138
Up from 92 · long luxury cycle
Source: Redfin
Detached Single-Family
43.4%
Of ~13,400 total housing units
Source: Point2Homes
Schools · Historical guide
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
The Hollywood Hills falls within the Los Angeles Unified School District, but it is a notably private-school-heavy submarket — many families opt for private or independent schools, and school zone plays a smaller role in pricing here than in the San Gabriel Valley. Among public options, Wonderland Avenue Elementary in Laurel Canyon is a well-regarded and sought-after LAUSD campus.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Grades K–5 · LAUSD Public
A highly regarded public elementary school in Laurel Canyon — one of the few Hollywood Hills public campuses that genuinely influences home values in its attendance zone.
Source: GreatSchools · LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified School District
Grades K–12 · Public
LAUSD serves the Hollywood Hills. Public school performance varies widely across the district — confirm the specific assigned campus, as ratings differ substantially by attendance zone.
Source: LAUSD · GreatSchools
Private & Independent Schools
Grades K–12 · Independent
A large share of Hollywood Hills families choose private or independent schools across the Westside and Hollywood. As a result, the public school zone carries less pricing weight here than in suburban markets.
Source: Market observation · neighborhood profiles
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~19,700
Hollywood Hills neighborhood
Median Household Income
$101,630
Average household income ~$165,949
Bachelor's Degree+
67%
Versus 31% nationally
Adults Age 25–44
40.9%
Professional-skewed demographic
Median Age
42
Established professional community
Housing Units
~13,400
43.4% detached single-family
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Point2Homes · BestNeighborhood.org. Hollywood Hills is a Los Angeles neighborhood, not an incorporated city — figures reflect neighborhood-level estimates.
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Hollywood Hills
Mulholland Drive
The iconic ridgeline road — view lots, gated estates, and the architectural showcase properties that define Hollywood Hills prestige.
Runyon Canyon
One of LA's most popular hiking parks — direct trail access is a genuine amenity that supports values in surrounding hillside blocks.
Architectural Heritage
Homes by Neutra, Schindler, Lautner, and other masters — architecturally significant properties trade as collectibles, not just residences.
Hollywood Bowl
The legendary outdoor amphitheater sits in the hills — a cultural landmark and defining piece of the neighborhood's identity.
City-Light Views
South-facing view lots overlooking the LA Basin command the market's strongest premiums — the view is the single largest value variable.
Sunset Strip Proximity
Minutes from the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood dining, and the Westside — urban access combined with hillside privacy.
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A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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