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History of Encino

The name Encino comes from the Spanish term for evergreen or holm oak. The area was named after the Rancho Los Encinos which was known as the Ranch of Evergreens. This area was a small parcel of land that was given to Mission Indians by the Mexican government in the beginning of 1834. The Encino area was established later on in 1845 after the secularization of the California missions.

Description of Encino

Encino is a neighborhood located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The Encino neighborhood is located at the southern portion of the Valley on the northern slope of the Santa Monica Mountains. Bordered by Tarzana to the west and Sherman Oaks on the east, Encino's boundaries are the San Diego Freeway to the east and Lindley Avenue to the west. To the north, Encino is bordered by the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area with a boundary at Victory Boulevard and to the south Encino is bordered by the Encino Reservoir of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power with a boundary of Mulholland Drive.

Encino features various major thoroughfares. Magnolia and Burbank Boulevards and Haskell Avenue as well as Venture Boulevard all run through the Encino neighborhood. These thoroughfares bring visitors into Encino and out of the neighborhood to surrounding areas and to Downtown Los Angeles.

Residents of Encino

Encino is home to more than 40,000 residents of primarily white decent. Residents in Encino have an average household income of $78,529 which is slightly higher than some neighboring areas whose median household incomes are typically closer to $50,000. There are just over 18,000 housing units in the Encino area. Many Encino residents are employed in the area in fields of social services, professional services such as accounting or financial services and health care.

Rentals in Encino

Most Encino apartments for rent are priced over $1500 per month but there are a scarce few priced just below that. Many Encino apartments for rent boast boutique style mini communities that offer distinctive floor plans and elegant living spaces. Depending on the amenities of the apartment, rentals in Encino can easily range to over $2500 per month for a 3 bedroom 2 bath that is just over 1,000 square feet of living space.

Fun Things to do in Encino

Golf courses abound in Encino making this the perfect stop for the golf lover. From the Ready Golf Driving Range to the Sepulveda Golf Complex there is definitely something for everyone who loves golf in Encino.

Just a short drive from Encino, the Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park is located about 8 miles from Encino and features rides and attractions for all age levels. The Encino area features more than 50 different restaurants for the food lover, various bars, spas and other pass times so finding something to do in the area is never a problem.