Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA
Sylmar at a Glance
Sylmar is ranked #55 of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.8/5, 23rd of 104 in Los Angeles). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.4/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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Sylmar Amenities
Near good merchants2.4
Public Spaces-
Curb Appeal-
Overall Amenities score: 0.5 (1)
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Schools Serving Sylmar
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sylmar Leadership Academy | Primary | K-8 | |
| Dyer Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| El Dorado Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hillery T. Broadous Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy | Primary | K-5 | |
| Harding Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Herrick Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hubbard Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Osceola Street Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| San Fernando Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sylmar Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Robert Frost Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| San Fernando Academy | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Olive Vista Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northridge Academy High | High | 9-12 | |
| Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences | High | 9-12 | |
| Arroyo High School-Social Justice Humanitas Academy | High | 9-12 | |
| Arroyo High School-Academy of Scientific Exploration (ASE) | High | 9-12 | |
| Arroyo High School-Technology Preparatory Academy | High | 9-12 | |
| San Fernando Senior High | High | 9-12 | |
| John F. Kennedy High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Sylmar FAQs
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Is Sylmar a good place to live?
Sylmar ranks 55th of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.4/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Is Sylmar safe?
Sylmar, Los Angeles scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 23rd of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Which schools serve Sylmar?
Schools serving Sylmar, Los Angeles include Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy (3.0/5), Sylmar Leadership Academy (2.9/5), Dyer Street Elementary (2.7/5), El Dorado Avenue Elementary (2.1/5) and Hillery T. Broadous Elementary (2.0/5). 17 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Sylmar?
Sylmar, Los Angeles receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 35th of 98 in Los Angeles. Summer days run 60° to 89°F and winter days 45° to 65°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.
Is Sylmar walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sylmar, Los Angeles scores 2.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.5 out of 5, 96th of 104 in Los Angeles.
How does Sylmar compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Sylmar ranks 55th of 104 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. It ranks 23rd of 104 in Los Angeles for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles are Pacific Palisades and Mandeville Canyon.
What are the downsides of living in Sylmar?
Sylmar, Los Angeles scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.4/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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