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Sherman Oaks vs Studio City
Sherman Oaks and Studio City are official neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Sherman Oaks leads safety (67 vs 29). Sherman Oaks leads walk. Sherman Oaks has the lower ACS median rent ($2,321).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · LAPD Oct 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Sep 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Sherman Oaks | Studio City |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 67 | 29 |
| Schools | 76 | 71 |
| Walk | 26 | 21 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 17 | 23 |
| Median rent | $2,321 | $2,438 |
| Median home | $1,313,232 | $1,544,583 |
| Population | 71,463 | 41,272 |
| Commute to Downtown | 74 min | 67 min |
| Commute to Westside | 42 min | 48 min |
| Commute to Hollywood | 45 min | 43 min |
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
Studio City
Sound stages, a walkable Ventura strip, and the canyon on the south edge. Valley living that still feels central.
$2,438 median rent · safety 29 · walk 21
Scores are relative among official Los Angeles neighborhoods with the same editorial weights. Read the method.