Topanga is a somewhat small town located in the state of California. With a population of 8,560 people and two associated neighborhoods, Topanga is the 433rd largest community in California.
Topanga home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Topanga real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Topanga is also a town of artists. Topanga has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Topanga’s character.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Topanga has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
A relatively large number of people in Topanga telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 29.16% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Topanga is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Topanga’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Topanga, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.89 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Topanga doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Topanga, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Topanga is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 62.28% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.
The per capita income in Topanga in 2022 was $81,015, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $324,060 for a family of four.
Topanga is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Topanga home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Topanga residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Topanga also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.94% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Topanga include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Russian.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Topanga's cultural character, accounting for 22.20% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Topanga is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.