What BestPlaces Users Say about Lancaster
Background:
Lancaster, California is a city located in the Antelope Valley region of Los Angeles County. With a population of over 156,000, it is the 33rd largest city in California. The cost of living in Lancaster is lower than the California average, making it an attractive option for those looking to settle down in the Golden State. However, like any city, Lancaster has its own unique characteristics and living experiences that have been described by numerous residents in various online reviews.
Some of the top comments about living in Lancaster, California are:
- "I have lived in Lancaster for over 10 years and it has been a great place to raise my family. The cost of living is affordable and there are plenty of job opportunities in the area." - John D.
- "I moved to Lancaster from Los Angeles and I couldn't be happier. The city has a small town feel, but still has all the amenities you need. The people here are friendly and welcoming." - Sarah P.
- "I've lived in Lancaster my whole life and I love it here. The community is diverse and there is always something fun to do. Plus, the weather is great almost all year round!" - Mark L.
- "While Lancaster may not have the best reputation, I have found it to be a great place to live. The cost of living is low and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. However, the traffic can be a bit hectic during rush hour." - Holly M.
These user reviews highlight the affordability, community feel, and diverse offerings of Lancaster, California. However, some also mention potential downsides such as traffic and the city's reputation. Ultimately, the decision to live in Lancaster will depend on individual preferences and priorities.
based on 48 ReviewsGet to know Lancaster with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lancaster
Lancaster, CA - 8/12/2007
I live in Lancaster, CA and am looking to move due to the high cost of living and the climate. It is difficult as a single parent to purchase a home anywhere in California. Although Lancaster is more affordable than other areas within Los Angeles county, the climate here is not something I enjoy. It is the high desert and summers are HOT!! I'm looking for a place that has four seasons, good schools and affordable
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Set the record straight - 6/25/2007
I grew up just about 30 miles north of here in Tehachapi (which is beautiful but boring). I have lived in Lancaster for about 5 years now, and cannot wait to leave. The weather is awful, it is freezing in the winter and scorching in the summer. The wind never stops. I have no allergies, but the dust makes my eyes burn and feel dried out all day. In the summer the wind makes it hotter, not cooler as you might think- Its like a blast furnace! There is not much for work, I am one of the lucky few who does not have to commute, I make pretty good money (aprox 80k), and it is still too expensive here. The only ones that thrive are those paid my the government on welfare, in section 8, unemployment, etc. The crime here is crazy! I live in one of the better neighborhoods, and I still see far too much. The problem is that the bad people only have to drive 2 minutes and then they are in your neighborhood. You shop at the same stores as the people you want to avoid. I URGE anyone,
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Hell on earth - 1/17/2007
Yup, I have been stranded here in Lancaster since '89. First because right after we purchase our house the market dumped. Now because there are no buyers. You think you are moving here for your children, but is the pits for them. You can get a big new house for little money, but you will grow to hate it. When your kids grow after they have been sick with every respiratory disease known to man. There are no meaningful jobs for them. The best you can do is send them away to college as far from here as possible in hopes that they will make a life there. I am one of the lucky ones who does have a good job here, but my spouse has to drive 3 hours a day for his. He hates the communte and sometimes says it is so easy to fall asleep as you drive because the scenery is awful and dull. This town is not even fit to die in. Stores move in build large buildings and when they fail, they end up vacant. Someday I plan to sell and get out of here. Unless the dust that is an inch thick on all
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Are you people serious?? Lancaster is NOT the pla - 12/28/2006
After reading the last 2 posts (which must have been posted from a city official) I am puzzled. I have lived in Lancaster for almost 6 years and this hole in the desert has declined in the quality of living and continues on a downward spiral. There are NO jobs here unless you are in the medical field, aerospace or retail. There are too many new home developments and not enough companies relocating here. The AV is a commuter town. I have to travel 3 hours a day to make decent money to support my family. The crime is horrible and there have as of this month been 34 murders in Palmdale/Lancaster. All the riff raff from down below are selling their homes for major money and coming to the AV and buying into our neighborhoods and tormenting our families. Sure...invite more child molesters and drug dealers to the AV...aren't there enough of them here already? You obviously don't have children and are blind to what is becoming of the AV. I for one am moving my family out of this God
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Living in Lancaster - 8/6/2006
My husband and I moved here 15 years ago to get out of the smog and city congestion and have been please with out decision. The Antelope Valley has beautifully clean air, and you can see the stars at night FOREVER! In the summer, it's hotter than the San Fernando Valley, but much less humid. Most of LA suffers in the spring ("May gray" and "June gloom") and in the fall (same thing) with a marine layer which makes the air very thick with smog, making the weather gloomy. But in the AV, the Spring and Fall are the most wonderful times of the year, with clear air and views for miles. The sky is "bluer" than in the San Fernando Valley. The wind blows frequently, which keeps the air clear. In the winter, snow caps the surrounding peaks, and the views are gorgeous. Occasionally it snows in town, but the snow never lasts more than 24 hours. We have four "real" seasons. Sunsets are exceptional!
The lower-cost housing attracts a younger crowd, primarily first-time
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Beautiful sunsets - 7/17/2006
Lancaster has beautiful sunsets. The weather is beautiful most of the time, especially in the mornings and
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WINDY ALL THE TIME !!! - 7/16/2006
I've lived in Lancaster for almost 40 years, and anyone that is thinking about moving here needs to know that it is windy here almst every day of the year. I'm not talking gentle breezes, I'm talking 30-40 mph winds that come up every day around noon, and sometimes it can blow for days without stopping.
Also, housing prices are going steadily upwards, as is crime!! The quality of schools unfortunately is among the worst in the state (check the stats), and in the 60's and early 70's they were among the best.
This valley was a great place to live up until the late 80's,and since then it has gone steadily downhill. That's why my wife & I are moving out of Lancaster and probably out of California in the very near future.
Just being
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The Antelope Valley - 6/22/2006
Its nice , quiet , see the stars at night, no sirens or emergency vehicals and unnecessary noise. Brazy in the late afternoon and no
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sick of this place - 6/18/2006
living in the antelope valley is really not cheap when you stop to think about it with the weather being so bipolar.Either intolerably too hot or way too cold my utility bills come very ridicolously high each month if you commute the money you put in your gas tank adds to that so you might as well live somewhere else where the utilites and gas use wont be soo extreme which really adds up and at the end you end up paying the same as if you were living somewhere else that has nicer weather patterns. I am soo tired of people being under the illlusion that is soo cheap to live here and I cant wait to get out not only that but also look at the bigh lack of good paying jobs. Wakeup people and realize that this is not a cheap not nice place to call home however if you like to drive to work like 4 hours each day living in a community where its getting so gettho even in the so called nice neighborhoods and deal with the extreme intolerable weather go ahead and move here that gives me more room
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I did 18 years time in the Antelope Valley... - 6/10/2006
...and yes, it was like a prison sentence.
Moved there in 1985, left 2003,now live in Granada Hills CA with 3 of my kids, nobody is 'homesick'.
Health: there is more asthma and respiratory distress in the Antelope Valley (henceforth referred to as 'AV') than in any locations to the south and west. On my allergist's 'respiratory distress' map, on a rating of 1 to 10 (10 being worst), the AV pulls a solid 10. Some people moving there will soon find themselves in an emergency room with their child gasping for air due to the blowing dust, and especially due to the winter blooming of the pigweed. Been to ER more than once for this with one of my kids, but no more in our new location.
Afternoon Backyard Barbecues:best from mid-October to mid-december, since these are the months when you can NOT set your clock by the roaring afternoon winds that start at 2PM. I have seen in summer 110 degrees and 35MPH winds from the west. $500 summertime electric
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