Acton, CA
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
2/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
8/10
school
Colleges
4/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
7,721
332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
29.3%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$110,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
54 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$695,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$788
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,718
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.
Liberal (46%) (49%) ConservativeClimate
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 46 |
| Feb | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Mar | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| May | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| Nov | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| Dec | 2 | 0 | 45 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
iLEAD Online
<1 miles, W
High Desert
<1 miles, W
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iLEAD Hybrid
<1 miles, W
Meadowlark Elementary
2 miles, SW
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Colleges
Antelope Valley College
12 miles, N
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Career Care Institute
13 miles, NE
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University of Antelope Valley
13 miles, NE
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Lancaster Beauty School
14 miles, NE
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Hospitals
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NE
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Antelope Valley Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center
19 miles, W
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Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
20 miles, SW
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Airports
Bob Hope Airport
23 miles, SW
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Los Angeles International Airport
40 miles, SW
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Ontario International Airport
45 miles, SE
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Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
47 miles, S
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