Palmdale, CA

Living in Palmdale

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 14
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Commute 4
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 71
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Schools 7
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Residents

156k Population +10k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black13%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
46  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$280k Median Home Value +$2.3k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$244 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palmdale

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Palmdale

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 2 0
Feb 49 2 0
Mar 53 2 0
Apr 58 1 0
May 67 0 0
Jun 75 0 0
Jul 81 0 0
Aug 80 0 0
Sep 74 0 0
Oct 64 1 0
Nov 53 1 0
Dec 45 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmdale

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palmdale, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palmdale, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Palmdale, CA

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Woodbury University
30 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palmdale, CA

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Airports

Airports near Palmdale, CA

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Bob Hope Airport
31 miles, SW
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