CAL´A··BAS··AS

City of Calabasas

26135 Mureau Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

(818)878-4225

fax(818)878-4215

City Hall Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm  Mon. - Fri. (website open 24/7)

email - info@cityofcalabasas.com

It is generally accepted that Calabasas means pumpkin, squash, or gourd, derived from the Spanish "calabaza". Some historians hold the theory that it is merely a translation of the Chumash word "calahoosa", but since that also refers to some type of gourd, it only matters to linguists. Whatever the derivation of Calabasas, we´re proud of our unique name, and every October, the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a "Pumpkin Festival" to celebrate fall, the local wares and talents of Calabasas merchants, and of course, the pumpkin for which our colorful city was named.

The City's official logo, depicting the red-tailed hawk flying over the Santa Monica Mountains, symbolizes a commitment to preserving the community's natural beauty and semi-rural quality of life.  The City logo is featured on the Calabasas City flag which is flown in front of City Hall and hangs in the City Council Chambers. 

CITY OF CALABASAS DEMOGRAPHICS    

 

   

  U.S. Census Bureau - Calabasas 

*demographics listed are as of 2000 Census unless otherwise noted

GENERAL 

      Elevation 500-2800 feet (average 796 feet) 

      Date of Incorporation April 5, 1991 

      Size of Incorporated Area 12.9 square miles 

  

WEATHER 

      Annual Rainfall 13.6 inches 

Temperature Range 

      Summer low 60's to high 90's 

      Winter low 40's to high 60's 

  

POPULATION 

      Total Population: 20,033 

      Median Age: 38.5 years 

      Population 18 years and over: 71.4% 

      Population 21 years and over: 68.8% 

      Population 62 years and over: 10.8% 

      Population 65 years and over: 8.6% 

  

INCOME 

      Median household income: $93,860 

      Median Home Value: $479,000 

      Median New Home Price in 2003: $880,000

* source Los Angeles Times Survey 

      Number of Housing Units 7,426 

  

EDUCATION 

      74% of all Calabasas households contain at least one person with a college degree. 

  

HOUSEHOLD TYPES 

      Average Household Size: 2.76 

      Persons living alone: 17% 

      Couples with children: 35.2% 

      Households with individuals under 18: 44.4% 

      Households with individuals 65 & over: 16.8% 

State of California, Department of Finance, E-5 City / County Population and Housing Estimates, 2005, Revised 2001-2004, with 2000 DRU Benchmark. Sacramento, California, May 2005.