Pacoima | North Valley
Pacoima
Local perspective, current market context, and a thoughtful path to finding the right home.
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Market data current as of August 2026. Home prices shift monthly.
Pacoima's median home value is approximately $650K to $700K, with price per square foot around $555. Pacoima remains one of the more attainable submarkets in the Valley, with homes typically selling in around 45 to 49 days.
Life in Pacoima
Schools in Pacoima
Pacoima is served by LAUSD. Buyers should verify the assigned school for a specific property because the neighborhood includes multiple elementary and secondary attendance areas.
Getting around from Pacoima
Pacoima has quick access to I-5, SR-118, and SR-210, with major surface routes including Van Nuys Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
Everyday shopping and dining
Van Nuys Boulevard is a primary commercial corridor, with grocery stores, restaurants, local businesses, and services throughout the neighborhood.
Parks and outdoor access
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center and the Pacoima Wash greenway projects provide local recreation and open-space access.
Nearby hospitals and medical access
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center are among the closest major hospitals.
HOA costs in Pacoima
Many single family homes have no HOA. Townhomes and condos often carry monthly dues in roughly the $350-$550 range.
Property tax considerations
Property taxes vary by assessed value and property-specific assessments. Buyers should verify the actual tax bill for the home they are considering.
Hazard and insurance considerations
Pacoima buyers should review earthquake, liquefaction, flood, extreme-heat, and insurance disclosures for the exact property.
Questions buyers ask
Thinking about living in Pacoima?
What is the commute like from Pacoima?
Pacoima has quick access to I-5, SR-118, and SR-210, with major surface routes including Van Nuys Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
How much are HOA fees in Pacoima?
Many single family homes have no HOA. Townhomes and condos often carry monthly dues in roughly the $350-$550 range.
What should buyers know about schools in Pacoima?
Pacoima is served by LAUSD. Buyers should verify the assigned school for a specific property because the neighborhood includes multiple elementary and secondary attendance areas.
Are there insurance or natural hazard considerations in Pacoima?
Pacoima buyers should review earthquake, liquefaction, flood, extreme-heat, and insurance disclosures for the exact property.