Palmdale Homes for Sale

Palmdale, California, is a charter city located in Los Angeles County.  In 1962 it became the first incorporated city in the Antelope Valley.  With a population of about 153,000, Palmdale it is the second largest city in the Antelope Valley, the 32nd largest city in California and the 158th largest city in the United States.  It consistently ranks as one of the top 25 fastest growing cities in the nation. Palmdale is separated from Los Angeles by the San Gabriel Mountains.  It covers 106 square miles and lies in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault, making it prone to earthquakes.  Nearby cities include Antelope Acres, Quartz Hill, Leona Valley, Lancaster, Acton, Lake Los Angeles, Littlerock and Pearblossom.

Palmdale Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Palmdale touts itself as a family-oriented community with a high quality of life.  The population of the city has increased dramatically since the 1980s and 1990s dues to the large volume of affordable housing in the area.  It is also considered a bedroom community for Los Angeles, with many residents commuting there for work.

Palmdale Neighborhoods

Palmdale is divided into several smaller neighborhoods, each with its own character.  Some of the major neighborhoods include:

• Sun Village
• Downtown Palmdale
• Harold
• Vincent-Grade
• Barrel Springs
• Palmdale Central City
• Anaverde
• Rancho Vista
• Desert-View Highlands
• Portal Ridge
• Pearlands
• Palmdale East

Palmdale Economy and Employment Opportunities

The most important industry to Palmdale's local economy is the aerospace industry. In fact, Palmdale is often referred to by its nickname the "aerospace capital of the United States".  Aerospace companies located in the area include:

• Boeing
• Lockheed Martin
• Skunk Works
• Northrop Grumman

The city has also recently starting awarding tax breaks to lure new business to the area, resulting in an influx of manufacturing companies.  Some of those companies include:

• Delta Scientific
• US Pole

The city's top employers are:

• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• Antelope Valley Mall
• Palmdale School District
• Walmart
• Antelope Valley Union High School District
• Boeing
• Westside Union School District
• Los Angeles County
• Keppel Union School District

Palmdale Attractions

Palmdale voters recently initiated a new tax that has funded new parks and recreation expansions in the city.  Other attractions and events include:

• Palmdale Amphitheatre
• Dry Town Water Park
• Antelope Valley Mall
• Palmdale Playhouse and Art Gallery
• Best of the West Softball Complex
• Big Rock Creek Camp
• Devil's Punchbowl
• Hammack Activity Center
• Joshua Ranch Trail
• Littlerock Dam and Recreation Area
• Palmdale Schoolhouse
• Rancho Vista Golf Course
• Thursday Night on the Square
• Tippi Hedren's Shambala Preserve

Palmdale Transportation and Commuting

Palmdale is one of the largest cities in the country to not be directly served by a major Interstate Freeway or US Highway.  Major roads that do serve Palmdale include SR 14, SR 138 and SR 18.  The city operates the Palmdale Transportation Center which acts as a hub for public transportation services including Amtrak, Greyhound, Metrolink and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority.  Palmdale is also developing a series of bike paths throughout the city.  The nearest airports serving Palmdale are the LA/Palmdale Regional Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Bob Hope Airport in Burbank.

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Palmar Financial Group
520 E. Palmdale Blvd. Suite C
Palmdale, CA
661-810-7690
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Real Estate Professionals of A
520 E. Palmdale Blvd. Suite B
Palmdale, CA
661-435-1754
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ANTELOPE REALTY
533 E. PALMDALE BLVD. SUITE T
PALMDALE, CA
661-441-4696
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Century 21 Amigo
950 E. Palmdale Blvd. Suite B
Palmdale, CA
661-575-9500
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Freedom Home Properties
351 Moringside Terracce
Palmdale, CA
661-609-7790
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Precept Real Estate Services
445 W. Palmdale Blvd. #E
Palmdale, CA
661-902-0181
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Cobblestone Realty,Inc.
445 W. Palmdale Blvd Ste H
Palmdale, CA
661-947-0444
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Elevate Real Estate Group
445 W. Palmdale Blvd. #B
Palmdale, CA
661-733-3388
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Elevate Real Estate Group
445 W. Palmdale Blvd. Suite O
Palmdale, CA
661-480-5055
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GoPro Realty
445 W. Palmdale Blvd. Ste. K
Palmdale, CA
661-339-4447
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