| Calabasas | Hidden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house sale | $2.17M | $2.17M |
| Median condo sale | $672K | $672K |
| Median price per sq ft | $708 | $708 |
| Home styles | Mediterranean, Tuscan and contemporary estates in gated communities; older homes in Mulwood; canyon cabins and custom homes; townhomes and condos | Single-story ranch homes plus large traditional, farmhouse, Mediterranean and contemporary estates; single-family only |
| Typical lots and terrain | Hillside lots with canyon views; rugged canyon parcels; townhome communities near the 101 | Large lots, often an acre or two, with barns, corrals, riding rings and white three-rail fences |
| City | Its own city (1991); some nearby canyon areas are unincorporated LA County | Its own city (1961), under two square miles and entirely gated |
| Signature streets and anchors | The Commons at Calabasas, Old Town on Calabasas Road, Leonis Adobe, Malibu Creek State Park | Bridle trails throughout, community riding arenas, the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve next door |
| Getting around | The 101 through the north side; Malibu Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway to the coast | Just north of the 101, a couple of minutes from the gates |
| Drive times (rough, off-peak) | Sherman Oaks often 20 to 25 minutes; Santa Monica or Century City often 35 to 50 | Warner Center about 10 minutes; Santa Monica or Century City usually 40 to 50 |
| Weather | Inland weather: warm, dry summers, cool winter nights | Inland weather: warm, dry summers, cool winter nights |
| Eat drink shop highlights | Pedalers Fork, Saddle Peak Lodge, Shibuya, Sagebrush Cantina | None inside the gates; Calabasas and Woodland Hills a few minutes away |
Median prices: Redfin Data Center, zip codes 91302 and 91302, March to May 2026. Zip codes don't match neighborhood borders exactly.
The homes
Calabasas has a wide range. Its best-known neighborhoods are master-planned and gated: The Oaks, with large Mediterranean, Tuscan and contemporary estates, and Calabasas Park Estates around Calabasas Lake and the country club golf course. Mulwood is older and ungated, the canyons off Old Topanga Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway hold cabins, ranch houses and custom homes, and townhome and condo communities near the 101 often share pools and tennis courts.
Hidden Hills is one housing type: single-family estates. Landscape architect A. E. Hanson laid it out in the 1950s as a planned ranch community, and lots of an acre or two are common, many with barns, corrals, riding rings, pools and tennis courts behind white three-rail fences. The classic home is a sprawling single-story ranch, now joined by large traditional, farmhouse, Mediterranean and contemporary estates set well back from the road.
Prices
The price figures on this page come from the same zip code, 91302, for both, so the numbers in the table match. That zip covers Calabasas, Hidden Hills and nearby unincorporated canyon areas, and its medians blend townhomes, canyon houses, gated estates and equestrian properties. Because Hidden Hills is all large single-family lots, its homes generally sit at the upper end of that mix. For a real picture, compare recent sales inside each gate or neighborhood.
The feel
Calabasas has a town center. The Commons at Calabasas is an open-air square with a clock tower, fountains, shops and restaurants, with a new phase that broke ground in February 2026. Old Town on Calabasas Road keeps a Western character around the Leonis Adobe museum, and Malibu Creek State Park, just south, has rock pools, oak meadows and miles of trails.
Hidden Hills reads like countryside. Bridle trails connect streets and neighborhoods and link to the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve next door, and community facilities include riding arenas, tennis courts and a community center. Streets have no sidewalks, and rules limit outdoor lighting to keep the rural look. For groceries, restaurants and errands, Calabasas and Woodland Hills are a few minutes outside the gates.
Getting around
Both sit on the 101 and depend on driving, with no rail service. Hidden Hills is just north of the freeway between Calabasas and Woodland Hills, about 10 minutes from Warner Center, and Santa Monica or Century City is usually 40 to 50 minutes via the 101 and 405. From Calabasas, Sherman Oaks is often 20 to 25 minutes off-peak and the Westside often 35 to 50. Both reach Malibu in about 30 minutes over Malibu Canyon Road.
City and rules
Neither is part of the City of Los Angeles. Calabasas has its own planning rules, design review and environmental ordinances, many neighborhoods have one or more HOAs, and some nearby canyon addresses are in unincorporated LA County. In Hidden Hills, homeowners belong to the community association, and both the association and the city review plans, with rules on fences, height, second stories, lighting and lot coverage. Lots there are generally zoned to allow horses; confirm details for a specific lot. Both sit near open space, and much of each is in very high fire hazard severity zones, so check the address on CAL FIRE maps and get insurance quotes early in escrow.
Weather
The weather is the same. Both sit inland in the hills at the west end of the Valley, with warm to hot, dry summers and cool winter nights. Shade trees, good AC and a pool are worth checking on any home in either.
Questions people ask
Is Hidden Hills part of Calabasas?
No. Hidden Hills is its own city, incorporated in 1961, and sits between Calabasas and Woodland Hills. The two share the 91302 zip code, but Hidden Hills has its own city government, codes and community association.
What is the difference between Calabasas and Hidden Hills?
Calabasas is a larger city with gated and ungated neighborhoods, canyon homes, townhomes and its own shopping at The Commons and Old Town. Hidden Hills is a small, entirely gated city of single-family ranch estates on large lots, many with barns and riding rings, and no shops inside the gates.
Is all of Hidden Hills gated?
Yes. The entire city sits behind gates, and the community association manages gate access, guest lists and contractor entry. In Calabasas, some neighborhoods like The Oaks and Calabasas Park Estates are gated and others, like Mulwood, are not.
