City information of Calabasas, CA

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About Calabasas, CA

Are you looking to buy some Los Angeles real estate? There are some exciting options in the San Fernando Valley for prospective homeowners, no matter whether you’re one person in search of a home, or a whole family looking for a new place to nest… and no matter whether your income level enables you to look for something small or large.

Calabasas CA is one option for people looking to buy a home in the area. The city, incorporated in 1991, is made up mostly of hills giving a great view of the San Fernando Valley. To the East is Woodland Hills, to the West is Agoura Hills, and to the Northwest is Hidden Hills.

In 2000 the census found the city’s population to be just over 23000 people. And what many homeowners like about this city is its spread of people: about one third of the population is under 24, about one third of the population is 25 to 44 and about one third of the population is over 45. The ratio of women to men is about 10:9… so it’s the place to go if you’re a single guy looking for love! Noted people that its populace includes Wild Things star Denise Richards and CSI:NY actor Gary Sinise. And, when they were together, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey had a home in Calabasas CA.

There are four things that make Calabasas one of the most unique cities in the San Fernando Valley. Prospective homeowners will want to take note of these factors because they may just convince like-minded people to move there!

• The first unique element of Calabasas is its separation from Los Angeles. Although part of the geography, Calabasas operates its own public transportation, building off of the Greater Los Angeles transportation service. The Calabasas transportation system uses a combination of shuttles and trolleys, and you can be sure that the service is uniquely appropriate. The city also operates its own library (instead of using the county library) and its own television station. You could say that Calabasas is its own city!
• The second unique element of Calabasas to consider if you’re looking for homes in the area is the Gates Canyon Park playground. This playground serves thousands of special needs children with equipment that engages them in play regardless of their abilities. Parents of special needs children will find this place an invaluable resource to raise their children.
• The third unique element of Calabasas to think about when you’re shopping for homes is the city’s very aggressive stance on environmental issues. In fact, some of its ordinances and legislation are the toughest in the country! The city helped to create an environmental preserve, it has banned the use of polystyrene packaging in a variety of food retailers, and it has outlawed nearly all public smoking, including smoking on sidewalks and other public spaces! Those with a passion for the environment will love living here!
• And, if the heat gets to you from time to time, Calabasas is perfectly situated to be up to 8 degrees cooler than its neighboring cities because of a range of nearby hills.

Ready to own real estate in the Los Angeles area? Calabasas may be the right place for you.

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