| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 86th | Best |
| Demographics | 86th | Best |
| Amenities | 77th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA, 91607, US |
| Region / Metro | Valley Village |
| Year of Construction | 1989 |
| Units | 27 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
4500 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village Multifamily Investment
Renter demand in Valley Village is supported by high neighborhood occupancy and a deep renter-occupied housing base, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. For investors, the combination points to durable leasing with potential for steady performance.
Valley Village scores strongly on livability and income drivers, earning an A neighborhood rating and ranking 62 out of 1,441 Los Angeles metro neighborhoods — comfortably in the top quartile among metro peers. Restaurant and cafe density is high (nationally top quartile), with parks access also above average, supporting day-to-day convenience for residents and helping retention. Limited pharmacy options locally are a modest gap that residents may address with short commutes.
For schools, the average rating trends above national norms (top quartile nationally), which can aid family retention and leasing stability. Median household incomes in the neighborhood test well above national averages, and rent levels track accordingly; however, the neighborhood rent-to-income ratio indicates room for revenue management before affordability pressure becomes the primary risk.
Tenure patterns point to a solid renter base: a majority of housing units are renter-occupied, indicating depth in multifamily demand rather than “for-sale” competition. Neighborhood occupancy is above national norms, which supports a stable leasing backdrop and reduces downtime risk in typical turnover.
Within a 3-mile radius, recent years show relatively flat population trends but a projected expansion in both population and households over the next five years, alongside rising median incomes. Smaller average household size is expected to bring more households into the market, contributing to a larger tenant base and supporting occupancy stability. Elevated home values in the neighborhood and across Los Angeles create a high-cost ownership market, which tends to reinforce renter reliance on multifamily housing and can support pricing power when operations merit it.
Safety indicators for the neighborhood are competitive among Los Angeles neighborhoods (ranked 368 out of 1,441, where higher ranks indicate relatively safer conditions in this framework). Compared with neighborhoods nationwide, overall safety trends sit above average (around the 76th percentile), with violent-offense conditions nearer the middle of the pack and property-offense conditions closer to average.
Trend-wise, recent year-over-year movement shows notable improvement in both violent and property offense rates, which aligns with broader stabilization patterns across parts of the Los Angeles region. As always, investors should evaluate property-level measures, management practices, and sub-area trends to calibrate expectations.
Nearby employment centers skew toward media and communications, providing a large white-collar workforce that values proximity and commute convenience. The employers below represent local demand anchors that can support leasing and retention.
- Radio Disney — corporate offices (3.1 miles)
- Disney — corporate offices (4.1 miles) — HQ
- Charter Communications — corporate offices (4.4 miles)
- Live Nation Entertainment — corporate offices (4.6 miles)
- Live Nation Entertainment — corporate offices (5.4 miles) — HQ
4500 Laurel Canyon Blvd comprises 27 units built in 1989, slightly newer than the neighborhood’s average vintage. The asset’s era suggests competitive positioning versus older stock while leaving room for targeted modernization and systems upgrades to capture value-add upside. Neighborhood fundamentals — above-average occupancy, a majority renter-occupied housing base, and high-cost homeownership — support a stable tenant pipeline and potential pricing power when operations justify it, based on CRE market data from WDSuite.
Within a 3-mile radius, projections indicate population growth, a meaningful increase in households, and rising incomes over the next five years. Combined with strong amenity access and an employment base anchored by media and communications, these trends point to sustained renter pool expansion and support for occupancy stability. Key watchpoints include managing affordability as rents grow and monitoring cyclical exposure tied to entertainment-sector employment.
- 1989 vintage offers modernization and value-add pathways relative to older local stock
- Above-average neighborhood occupancy and deep renter-occupied share support leasing stability
- High ownership costs in Los Angeles reinforce reliance on multifamily, aiding retention and pricing power
- 3-mile outlook shows more households and higher incomes, expanding the tenant base
- Risks: affordability pressure as rents rise; cyclical exposure to media/entertainment employment