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Los Feliz vs Sherman Oaks
Los Feliz and Sherman Oaks are official neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Los Feliz leads safety (71 vs 67). Sherman Oaks leads walk. Los Feliz has the lower ACS median rent ($2,142).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · LAPD Oct 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Sep 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Los Feliz | Sherman Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 71 | 67 |
| Schools | 67 | 76 |
| Walk | 9 | 26 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 14 | 17 |
| Median rent | $2,142 | $2,321 |
| Median home | $1,655,482 | $1,313,232 |
| Population | 32,674 | 71,463 |
| Commute to Downtown | 42 min | 74 min |
| Commute to Westside | 20 min | 42 min |
| Commute to Hollywood | 14 min | 45 min |
Los Feliz
Griffith Park at the north edge, Hillhurst cafes, and a village that still walks after dark. Eastside default for people who want hills and a grocery.
$2,142 median rent · safety 71 · walk 9
Sherman Oaks
Valley flats, Ventura Boulevard, and a backyard if you pay for it. The family default north of the hills.
$2,321 median rent · safety 67 · walk 26
Scores are relative among official Los Angeles neighborhoods with the same editorial weights. Read the method.