Palmdale is suburbia perfect for those looking for that middle-class vibe without the exorbitant prices. It is a city working on itself with new properties bringing in growing families.
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Palmdale, CA Housing Market & City Data
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5.0
Average City Rating
155,079
Population Estimate
$279,924
Median Home Value
92.0%
Employment Rate
15.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
Data as of September 2026
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
Median Price per SqFt$292
Median Listing Price$483,743
Median Days on Market59
Active Listings475
New Listings152
Total Listings (Active + Pending)695
Avg Listing Price$523,474
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-4%
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
Family Size4.01
Family Dual Income49.6
Median Household Income$62,865
Median Individual Income$27,122
Home Ownership65.3%
Home Value$279,924
Median Rent$1,319
Rent Burden41.5%
Poverty15.6%
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED25.4%
- Highschool Education26.5%
- Some College32.6%
- Bachelors Degree10.9%
- Graduate Degree4.6%
- Total College or Above15.5%
- Stem Degree48.5%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.9%
- Female51.1%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married45.2%
- Divorced11.0%
- Never Married39.4%
- Widowed4.4%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
CityPalmdale
State IDCA
Population155,079
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32.9% |
| 19–29 | 14.6% |
| 30–39 | 11.7% |
| 40–49 | 13.4% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 13.1% |
| 60–69 | 8.5% |
| 70–79 | 3.8% |
| 80+ | 1.9% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
Labor Force Participation59.7%
Unemployment Rate8.0%
Disabled11.9%
ETHNICITY
White46.1%
Black13.2%
Asian4.7%
Native American1.6%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other29.1%
Multiple5.0%
OTHER
Hispanic60.4%
Limited English9.4%
Health Uninsured7.9%
Veteran5.2%
Local Discussions
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- Is Palmdale, CA a good place to buy a house?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Palmdale, CA for families?0
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- What should home buyers know about the Palmdale, CA housing market?0
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- Is it better to buy or rent a home in Palmdale, CA?0
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- What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palmdale, CA?0
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- How much income do you need to buy a house in Palmdale, CA?0
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- How much are property taxes on a home in Palmdale, CA?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Palmdale, CA for first-time home buyers?0
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- What is it like to live in Palmdale, CA?0
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Neighborhoods in Palmdale, CA
Get to know neighborhoods in Palmdale, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Villa Bonita ↗
- Median asking price
- $414,900
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 7
DNearby schools · estimated
2.3/10 · 4 schools
Anaverde ↗
- Median asking price
- $359,000
- / sq ft
- $240
- Active listings
- 23
- properties in discovery sample
- 6
CNearby schools · estimated
4/10 · 6 schools
Hillside Estates ↗
- Median asking price
- $424,900
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 2
CNearby schools · estimated
4.7/10 · 3 schools
Montera ↗
- Median asking price
- —
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 2
CNearby schools · estimated
5/10 · 3 schools
Bella Vista ↗
- Median asking price
- $599,990
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 1
BNearby schools · estimated
6/10 · 3 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.