The Town FilesPepperdine University, California
Community in Los Angeles County · population 2,747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $979,700
- Household income
- $199,432
- Jan low / Jul high
- 50° / 69°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 20.2
Pepperdine University is a community of 2,747 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $979,700, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of California towns, better for a vacation home than 100% of California towns, more seaside character than 95% of California towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in California With the Mildest Winters
- #2 in The 10 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in California With Mild Winters
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in California
- #3 in The 25 Best Vacation-Home Small Towns in California
- #7 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in California
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in California With the Coolest Summers
How Pepperdine University ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pepperdine University is worth $979,700, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $199,432, which is more affordable than 78% of California towns. Median rent is $3,139 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pepperdine University | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $979,700 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $3,139 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $199,432 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pepperdine University
| People | Pepperdine University | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 3.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90.6% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 93.3% |
Weather in Pepperdine University
July highs average 69.4°F and January lows 49.6°F. About 12.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pepperdine University since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 9, 1982 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 9, 1982.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on January 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Pepperdine University itself the ACS puts it at 11.2%.
Towns near Pepperdine University
- Malibu, CA3.1 mi · 10,654 people · home $2,000,001
- Calabasas, CA6.8 mi · 23,241 people · home $1,504,500
- Topanga, CA7.0 mi · 8,560 people · home $1,777,800
- Agoura Hills, CA8.0 mi · 20,299 people · home $1,098,000
- Westlake Village, CA9.0 mi · 8,029 people · home $1,331,400
- Oak Park, CA10.4 mi · 13,898 people · home $1,036,900
- Santa Monica, CA12.3 mi · 93,076 people · home $1,755,500
- Thousand Oaks, CA14.1 mi · 126,966 people · home $991,600
Pepperdine University questions
Is Pepperdine University, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pepperdine University scores better for retirees than 77% of California towns and quieter than 54%. 3.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.2).
How much does a house cost in Pepperdine University?
The median owner-occupied home in Pepperdine University is valued at $979,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $199,432, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $3,139 a month.
What is the weather like in Pepperdine University?
July highs average 69.4°F and January lows 49.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pepperdine University get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pepperdine University since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 9, 1982. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)