Palmdale, California

Population 155,660

Palmdale is located in Los Angeles County, CA. The population is 155,660, making Palmdale the 6th largest city in Los Angeles County.

There are 46 public schools in Palmdale with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Palmdale is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Palmdale is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Palmdale property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Palmdale include Desert View Highlands, Quartz Hill and Acton.

Palmdale Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 25.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.4%

Crime Rate

26.29% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 254
  • Violent Crimes: 419
  • Robbery: 123
  • Burglary: 284
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 881

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Palmdale
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

126 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 119

Unemployment

High 6.9%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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46 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 46 K-12 public schools in Palmdale, CA and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Palmdale's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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42 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Palmdale, CA issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Palmdale, CA issued 51 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,370
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,595
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,039
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,699
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,940

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Environmental Hazards

126 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Palmdale, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Palmdale, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Palmdale, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 44.95°
  • February 47.22°
  • March 53.56°
  • April 59.9°
  • May 67.63°
  • June 75.79°
  • July 83.17°
  • August 83.08°
  • September 76.58°
  • October 63.73°
  • November 53.27°
  • December 44.6°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Palmdale, CA

Earthquakes
Palmdale, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Palmdale, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Palmdale, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Palmdale, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Palmdale, CA: $52,423

Unemployment

Unemployment in Palmdale is 6.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.22%
White Collar - 49.78%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Steve Knight

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

55 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Palmdale, CA
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