Awful...
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5/21/2006
We bought a house in Palmdale in 2002. We stuck it out until 2005.
I grew up in the Antelope Valley, and loved it when it still had a small town feel.
We had been away from 1999 until 2002.It had grown so much in those years that it was amazing. We were happy with the food and recreational acivities. BUT... The gangs that are moving from the south are taking over. A family member of mine was murdered by a gang member. (He was not in a gang). They are everywhere.
The job market is saturated. The housing prices are rediculous. It is amazing anyone can afford to live there. After barely making it for 3 years, we moved to a small town. We love it here. If someone offered to buy me a house in Palmdale, I wouldn't go back. The school system is awful (unless you live in Rancho Vista).
I don't see how anyone could want to raise thier children there. It's a nightmare. I still have family in the area, and every time we go back to visit, it makes me love where I live so much more.
Lady | Dunsmuir, CA