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History of Chatsworth
Chatsworth was originally inhabited by Native American Indian tribes which inhabited the entire San Fernando Valley for an estimated 8,000 years. The Stony Point site is where the Tataviam and Chumash people had a trading place in the very early years.
The first European explorers who were led by Spanish military leader Gaspar de Protola in 1769 came into the Chatsworth area on August 5th. The establishment of the Spanish Land Grant in 1797 granted by the King of Spain allowed Mission San Fernando dominion over the San Fernando Valley lands including Chatsworth.
The Old Santa Susana Stage Road (also known as the Santa Susana Wagon Road) was a route taken by the early travellers and ran right through Chatsworth and over the Santa Susana Pass. The route now has a branch in Chatsworth Park South and runs through the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park. This was the primary route of travel for the stagecoach between Los Angeles and San Francisco in 1861 until rail traffic opened between the two cities in 1876.
Chatsworth was originally called Chatsworth Park and was developed in 1888. The area was named after the Chatsworth House which was the family seat of the Duke of Devonshire in the United Kingdom. Today the same name, “Devonshire” has been used to name the major east-west boulevard through Chatsworth.
Description of Chatsworth
Chatsworth is located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The Chatsworth neighborhood is bordered by the Santa Susana Mountains to the north, Northridge to the east, West Hills and Canoga Park to the south and Simi Valley to the west. Chatsworth Peak which is located in Simi Hills overlooks the entire Chatsworth neighborhood offering a beautiful sight for anyone wishing to look down upon the area.
Residents of Chatsworth
Chatsworth is home to more than 40,000 residents of mixed race. Although the Chatsworth neighborhood is primarily white there is also a mixture of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans in the area. The median household income in Chatsworth is estimated at around $84,549 which is slightly higher than the surrounding areas which boast median household incomes of closer to $50,000.
Rentals in Chatsworth
Rentals in Chatsworth are typically priced in the range of about $1200 for a studio condo. For a 2 bedroom the average price for an apartment or condo rental in Chatsworth is closer to about $1500 per month. Depending on the location rentals in Chatsworth can easily range in price to well above $2,000 per month with three bedroom condos being priced as high as $25,000 in some complexes. Depending on the size and the amenities of the Chatsworth rentals the prices can vary greatly.
Most rentals in Chatsworth are in the form of apartment but when single family homes do become available for rent in Chatsworth they are typically the American ranch style houses. Much of the area is still zoned ranch land and horse trails, farms and horse stables are a very common sight throughout the Chatsworth area.
Fun Things to do in Chatsworth
Chatsworth is home to a number of different outdoor parks that are fun for the whole family. In fact, the Chatsworth area has been recognized for having more parks and parkland acreage than most other communities in Los Angeles. The Chatsworth park North features baseball fields, football fields, hiking trails and barbecue pits. Chatsworth Park South is adjacent to the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park and features miles of horseback riding trails, hiking trails, bouldering outcrops for climbing and various other park facilities.
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