Palmdale, California
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City Overview
As of 2009, Palmdale's population is 140,882 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.96 percent.
The median home cost in Palmdale is $229,730. Home appreciation the last year has been -27.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Palmdale's cost of living is 11.62% Higher than the U.S. average.
Palmdale public schools spend $4,800 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Palmdale.
The unemployment rate in Palmdale is 13.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Palmdale jobs have Decreased by 5.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 Palmdale, CA, population is 140,882. There are 1,320 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Palmdale, CA
The median age is 28.5. The US median is 37.6. 59.05% of people in Palmdale, CA, are married. 9.10% are divorced.
The average household size is 3.46 people. 38.84% of people are married, with children. 15.09% have children, but are single.
Race in Palmdale, CA
49.88% of people are white, 16.90% are black, 3.93% are asian, 1.04% are native american, and 27.67% claim 'Other'.
42.30% of the people in Palmdale, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 57.70% are non-hispanic).
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Great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale's west side since 1991. My job was transferred here from the LA area and until then I had never heard of Palmdale. I have seen this community... (read more)High Desert climate: I live in the high desert comunity of Palmdale and it's very dry,hot during the summer, but in the winter we can actually get snow of course it does not last very long... (read more)Climate In the Upper Desert: I live in Palmdale CA and have lived here for 18yrs. The thing I like most is that we do get seasons, so a little of everything. The winters are no to harsh, and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Health
There are 244 physicians per 100,000 population in Palmdale, CA. The US average is 170.
Palmdale, CA Health Index
Air quality in Palmdale, CA is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Palmdale, CA is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Palmdale- A great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale for many years. I am originally from Des Moines, IA and have lived in several other locations in Southern CA.
I never truly appreciated... (read more)Palmdale is an almost great place to live!: Palmdale and Lancaster are basically sister cities. The boundaries are blurry and the temperature/wind are the same. Really the only difference is Palmdale has the mall... (read more)It's not that bad!: I have lived in the Antelope Valley my whole life. I am now 30, but I went through the public school system here and I remember having wonderful teachers from elementary... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 13.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 15.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $18,330 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $52,068 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.25% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.40% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 9.88% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.67% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.60% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.23% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.08% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.24% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.50% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.14% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.50% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.31% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.07% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.43% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.14% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 12.00% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.54% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Palmdale, CA, is 13.60%, with job growth of -5.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 15.60%.
Palmdale, CA Taxes
Palmdale, CA,sales tax rate is 8.25%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Palmdale, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $18,330, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $52,068.
Palmdale Economy SperlingViews
High Desert climate: I live in the high desert comunity of Palmdale and it's very dry,hot during the summer, but in the winter we can actually get snow of course it does not last very long... (read more)Climate In the Upper Desert: I live in Palmdale CA and have lived here for 18yrs. The thing I like most is that we do get seasons, so a little of everything. The winters are no to harsh, and the... (read more)Great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale's west side since 1991. My job was transferred here from the LA area and until then I had never heard of Palmdale. I have seen this community... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 17 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $229,730 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -27.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 65.61% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.51% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 26.94% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.38 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.20% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.73% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.24% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.26% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.16% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.50% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25.02% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 34.23% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 8.75% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.35% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.09% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.32% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 14.40% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.51% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 22.03% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 36.23% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7.82% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4.87% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 6.92% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.63% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.59% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Palmdale, CA, is $229,730. Home appreciation is -27.60% over the last year. The median age of Palmdale, CA, real estate is 17 years.
Palmdale, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 26.94% of the Palmdale, CA, population. 7.51% of houses and apartments in Palmdale, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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We are on the move!!!: Have you all noticed the negative views of the Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster? Sad, but it is all true. I have lived in teh Antelope Valley most of my life and it... (read more)Inexpensive living in LA County: Palmdale (and Lancaster) are wonderful, inexpensive places to live in Los Angeles County. Homes are affordable and quality of life is very good overall. The commute is... (read more)WORST place in UNITED STATES..Hands down: I grew up in Palmdale. I left in 1989. At that time it was a smaller city and somewhat safe. My parents still live there; in a better area of town, yet they are scared... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Crime
Palmdale, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Palmdale, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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WORST place in UNITED STATES..Hands down: I grew up in Palmdale. I left in 1989. At that time it was a smaller city and somewhat safe. My parents still live there; in a better area of town, yet they are scared... (read more)Time to Move On: Having lived in Palmdale for over 40 years, I have seen a lot of changes, not necessarily all for the good. We do have great shopping, restaurants, sports, etc. Our... (read more)Great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale's west side since 1991. My job was transferred here from the LA area and until then I had never heard of Palmdale. I have seen this community... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Climate
Palmdale, CA, gets 8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 26.
On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Palmdale, CA. The July high is around 98 degrees. The January low is 32. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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High Desert climate: I live in the high desert comunity of Palmdale and it's very dry,hot during the summer, but in the winter we can actually get snow of course it does not last very long... (read more)Climate In the Upper Desert: I live in Palmdale CA and have lived here for 18yrs. The thing I like most is that we do get seasons, so a little of everything. The winters are no to harsh, and the... (read more)Great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale's west side since 1991. My job was transferred here from the LA area and until then I had never heard of Palmdale. I have seen this community... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Education
Palmdale, CA, schools spend $4,800 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 49,245 students per librarian, and 5,833 children per counselor in Palmdale, CA schools.
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Palmdale- A great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale for many years. I am originally from Des Moines, IA and have lived in several other locations in Southern CA.
I never truly appreciated... (read more)Palmdale is an almost great place to live!: Palmdale and Lancaster are basically sister cities. The boundaries are blurry and the temperature/wind are the same. Really the only difference is Palmdale has the mall... (read more)It's not that bad!: I have lived in the Antelope Valley my whole life. I am now 30, but I went through the public school system here and I remember having wonderful teachers from elementary... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Palmdale, CA, takes 45 minutes. 70% of commuters drive their own car alone. 23% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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High Desert climate: I live in the high desert comunity of Palmdale and it's very dry,hot during the summer, but in the winter we can actually get snow of course it does not last very long... (read more)Climate In the Upper Desert: I live in Palmdale CA and have lived here for 18yrs. The thing I like most is that we do get seasons, so a little of everything. The winters are no to harsh, and the... (read more)Great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale's west side since 1991. My job was transferred here from the LA area and until then I had never heard of Palmdale. I have seen this community... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Palmdale, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Palmdale, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Palmdale, CA cost of living is 111.62.
Palmdale Cost of Living SperlingViews
Inexpensive living in LA County: Palmdale (and Lancaster) are wonderful, inexpensive places to live in Los Angeles County. Homes are affordable and quality of life is very good overall. The commute is... (read more)We are on the move!!!: Have you all noticed the negative views of the Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster? Sad, but it is all true. I have lived in teh Antelope Valley most of my life and it... (read more)WORST place in UNITED STATES..Hands down: I grew up in Palmdale. I left in 1989. At that time it was a smaller city and somewhat safe. My parents still live there; in a better area of town, yet they are scared... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.08% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 39.99% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.75% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.04% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.29% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.49% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.12% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.62% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.66% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.57% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.33% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 5.93% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.98% | 0.54% |
58.08% of the people in Palmdale, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 39.99% are Catholic; 6.75% are Protestant; 1.04% are LDS; 3.33% are another Christian faith; 5.93% in Palmdale, CA are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.98% affilitates with Islam.
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Palmdale- A great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale for many years. I am originally from Des Moines, IA and have lived in several other locations in Southern CA.
I never truly appreciated... (read more)Palmdale is an almost great place to live!: Palmdale and Lancaster are basically sister cities. The boundaries are blurry and the temperature/wind are the same. Really the only difference is Palmdale has the mall... (read more)It's not that bad!: I have lived in the Antelope Valley my whole life. I am now 30, but I went through the public school system here and I remember having wonderful teachers from elementary... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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Voting
63.10% of the people in Palmdale, CA are registered as Democrats. 35.60% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.30%.
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WORST place in UNITED STATES..Hands down: I grew up in Palmdale. I left in 1989. At that time it was a smaller city and somewhat safe. My parents still live there; in a better area of town, yet they are scared... (read more)Time to Move On: Having lived in Palmdale for over 40 years, I have seen a lot of changes, not necessarily all for the good. We do have great shopping, restaurants, sports, etc. Our... (read more)Great place to live!: I have lived in Palmdale's west side since 1991. My job was transferred here from the LA area and until then I had never heard of Palmdale. I have seen this community... (read more)Have an opinion about Palmdale? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Palmdale Click Here
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