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Beverly Hills, CA vs Sherman Oaks, CA

Beverly Hills, CA vs Sherman Oaks, CA: What the data shows

Beverly Hills, CA is in Beverly Hills, CA while Sherman Oaks, CA is in Sherman Oaks, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Sherman Oaks, CA is the more affordable option at $1,316,400 median — $683,601 less than Beverly Hills, CA's $2,000,001. WYLT rates Beverly Hills, CA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Sherman Oaks, CA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Beverly Hills, CA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Beverly Hills, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Sherman Oaks, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Beverly Hills, CA has Low flood risk and Sherman Oaks, CA has Low flood risk.

Sherman Oaks, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Beverly Hills, CA scores 6/100 (car-dependent) versus Sherman Oaks, CA's 35/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Beverly Hills, CA rates 5/10 and Sherman Oaks, CA rates 5/10.

CategoryBeverly Hills, CASherman Oaks, CA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$2M$1.32M

Lower price

Median Rent$3K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$172K

Higher income

$108K
Price VolatilityHighModerate

More stable

Getting Around
Walk Score6/10035/100

More walkable

Transit Score22/10032/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/AN/A
Commute21 min

Shorter commute

24 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeB

Safer

D+
Violent CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGood

Cleaner air

Moderate
Community
Schools5/105/10
Best for
Luxury seekersFamilies with high incomesRemote workers
Families with kidsProfessionals commuting to downtown LAAffluent individuals looking for a suburban feel

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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