What BestPlaces Users Say about Palmdale
Palmdale, California is a city located in the Antelope Valley region, north of Los Angeles. It has a population of over 150,000 and is known for its diverse landscape, ranging from mountains and deserts to urban areas. It is also home to several aerospace companies, making it a popular destination for job seekers.
Many people have chosen to live in Palmdale for various reasons, whether it be for work, affordability, or the small-town feel with easy access to a big city. Here are four user reviews from Best Places that provide insight into living in Palmdale:
1. "I've lived in Palmdale for over 10 years and I love it here. The people are friendly, the cost of living is reasonable, and there's always something to do. The only downside is the hot summers, but the rest of the year is great." - Mary G.
2. "Palmdale is a great place to raise a family. The schools are good, the neighborhoods are safe, and there are plenty of parks and outdoor activities. My only complaint is the traffic can get pretty bad during rush hour." - John D.
3. "I moved to Palmdale for work and I have to say, it's not my favorite place. The air quality isn't great due to the nearby aerospace industry and there's not much to do in terms of entertainment. I'll be moving as soon as my job allows me to." - Sarah M.
4. "I've lived in Palmdale my whole life and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. The cost of living is low, there are plenty of job opportunities, and the community is diverse and welcoming. Plus, the views of the surrounding mountains are beautiful." - David S.
Overall, it seems that the majority of people enjoy living in Palmdale due to its friendly community, reasonable cost of living, and various job opportunities. However, some have noted concerns with air quality and traffic. It ultimately depends on personal preferences and priorities when it comes to choosing Palmdale as a place to live.
based on 35 ReviewsGet to know Palmdale with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Palmdale
Bad place to live - 6/2/2010
I have lived in Palmdale for 12 years. We lived in a quiet neighborhood on the west side. For years stories of people having problems with their neighbors/ neighbor’s children were floating around. We considered ourselves lucky. Now we are moving and leaving our house behind due to safety issues. We are leaving because we are still alive and want to remain as such. Our neighborhood has been infested with unruly teenagers. It started with a small act of vandalism. When I told them to don’t come back, not only they did come back, they did it with a force of probably 20 kids their age. This is their new spot now. And their new game of intimidation. Trash, damages, foul language, rudeness, disrespect for our personal property. Our children can’t play outside anymore. We are locked up behind walls and the blinds are pulled down all the time. Our neighbors the same. This has become our new view. These girls between the ages 12-16 have no respect for anyone or anything and most of them live
Read More
Start Your Review of Palmdale
FAIRLEY GOOD PLACE TO LIVE - 4/5/2010
Palmdale has grown in the past four years. it use to be better before. we had alot of people move up here, from Los Angeles, and the valley. They bought their gang mentality with them. Not all but majority. It has been a cultural to all that were born and reaised here.
Read More
This is home - 3/31/2010
I love the peace and quiet of Palmdale and how close we are to the mountains for hiking, snowboarding, camping and just for getting away. It's only an hour or so from Los Angeles and the beaches and there is plenty of nature. Personally I like the serenity of the
Read More
Palmdale- A great place to live! - 9/23/2009
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 Palmdale until I became a parent. Palmdale is a very family oriented city with many things for the kids to do through Parks and Recreation. For very reasonable prices you can sign your kids up for just about any sport or fun activity. My daughter recently took culinary arts courses through Parks & Rec in Quartz Hill. The Palmdale Playhouse offers live theatre as well as other events thoughout the year timed for the seasons. The concert in the park series is wonderful for the entire family. There is much to offer for family entertainment between both the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale and we look for those events to attend.
The climate in Palmdale is a consistent scorching in the summer months with a nice side of sand storm that is actually just called "wind" here. The winter gets quite
Read More
Palmdale is an almost great place to live! - 8/29/2009
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 and Lancaster has the minor league baseball team. Either way heres the low down.
Eastside of either town is considered "the bad part of town" westside is considered the "good side of town".
Reality check; The eastside has older homes/apartments the westside has newer tract homes. Gas is expensive, Taxes are high, Sheriffs are worse than police, Hot in summer (110) and cold in winter (9 degrees). Windy most of the time up to 60mph sometimes, not much really happens here so if the sheriffs are called out, THEY ALL SHOW UP! Only an hour away from Downtown LA, not much to do most the time (too hot cold or windy) Above average schools for elementary and middle schools. High schools here i'm told
Read More
It's not that bad! - 2/20/2009
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 school through high school! I am now married with children and live in a decent neighborhood in west Palmdale. My children currently go to one of the best schools in west Palmdale in my opinion. I am so elated with their teachers and the school program. I understand there are concerns about the crime rate, but according to a recent article by the Daily News the crime is at a 7 year low in the AV. Mostly due to stronger police presence and cracking down on the gangs. As for the weather, I love it here! I feel like we definitely get 4 seasons, but without all the hassel of several inches of snow during the winters. I like Palmdale and think it offers great recreation programs and there are several things to do such as the water park, Mulligans (a fun center for kids), Concerts in the park... not to mention all the
Read More
Inexpensive living in LA County - 12/28/2008
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 probably the only downside, depending upon where you work. However, there are a variety of ridesharing options including carpools, vanpools and the metrolink. I moved out here in 1993 as it was the only place in which I could afford a nice home and I have never regretted
Read More
High Desert climate - 5/4/2008
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 but it's a lot of fun. We have a lot of wind here, because of the hot air trying to get over the mountains and meeting up with the cooler air of the san fernando valley it can really get windy espcially in the summer evenings but it also helps to cool things off.
we have very little greenary because of the climate here so I do miss the green
Read More
Climate In the Upper Desert - 2/16/2008
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 summers are not to
Read More
City Sold Out! - 11/24/2007
I have lived in this area my whole life and it has been sold out for Section 8 housing. Everyone I know agrees that the local government official agreed to move every gang ridden, ghetto neighborhood up here from LA and San Fernando in order to make those more desirable areas because the property is worth more down there. The crime, and just a general feeling of fear in this valley is outrageous. So amny people that have moved here have NO pride for neighborhoods or community in general. It's a dirty,violent, and depressing place to be and it's only getting
Read More