Palmdale, CA
Living in Palmdale
Bikeability23
Walkability14
Commute4
Public Transit31
Affordability44
Public Safety51
Airports78
Hospitals26
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
156kPopulation+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
$63kMedian 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
$280kMedian Home Value+$2.3k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
St Mary's Catholic School
2 miles, S
Berean Fellowship Christian School
2 miles, SE
A Caring Touch Christian Family Center
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palmdale, CA
The Master's University and Seminary
28 miles, SW
Art Center College of Design
30 miles, S
California Institute of the Arts
30 miles, SW
Woodbury University
30 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmdale, CA
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
2 miles, W
Antelope Valley Hospital
7 miles, NW
Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center
27 miles, SW
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Palmdale, CA
Bob Hope Airport
31 miles, SW
Ontario International Airport
47 miles, SE
Los Angeles International Airport
48 miles, S
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
53 miles, S