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West Palmdale

West Palmdale

Suburban Neighborhood in Palmdale, California

Los Angeles County 93510, 93551

$605,951 Average Value
$273 Average Price per Sq Ft
165 Homes For Sale

San Gabriel Mountains neighborhood

The skies over West Palmdale always have some thing in view: be it the towering San Gabriel Mountains, or one of the many aircrafts that are either made there or are used at the nearby Air Force base. Despite what is overhead, on the ground West Palmdale offers its residents homes at a fraction of the price of other LA County neighborhoods.
Palmdale is an aerospace hub with employers like Lockheed Martin and Norrthrop Grumman.
Palmdale is an aerospace hub with employers like Lockheed Martin and Norrthrop Grumman.
Homes sit along the hillside in West Palmdale.
Homes sit along the hillside in West Palmdale.
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Newer Modern Traditional homes

“Most houses are new construction from builders,” says Christina Dimarzo, local and Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “A lot of houses have only had one owner. There are a lot of families in Palmdale, so it’s mostly single-family homes.” West Palmdale homes are uniformly Modern Tradtional and often have a Spanish aesthetic achieved with stucco siding and red tile roofs. Prices range from $470,000 to $950,000. Homes of varying sizes sit side by side on residential streets, often coming with palm trees and modest yards. Larger homes often come with pools and detached garages.
West Palmdale features many modern-traditional homes with stunning curb appeal.
West Palmdale features many modern-traditional homes with stunning curb appeal.
Many homes in West Palmdale offer classic modern-traditional design.
Many homes in West Palmdale offer classic modern-traditional design.
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West Palmdale's Marie Kerr Park

West Palmdale is home to Marie Kerr Park. Visitors spend afternoons shooting hoops or cheering on a local Little League team. There's a playground for younger kids and a skate park, too. On scorching SoCal days (temperatures reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit in 2024) locals can cool off at the pool or spend some time inside at the recreation center, which offers an indoor basketball court and organized activities for kids ages six to 14. Marie Kerr Park is also home to the Palmdale Amphitheater, which hosts family movie nights and a concert series each summer.

Ritter Ranch Park swallows up the southwestern part of the neighborhood. It's comprised of 4,000 acres of open space with elevations reaching up to 5,000 feet. The park has hiking trails and leads into the Angeles National Forest.
Marie Kerr Park in the West Palmdale neighborhood is a large park with many amenities.
Marie Kerr Park in the West Palmdale neighborhood is a large park with many amenities.
The amphitheater starts to fill up for the Family Movie Night event.
The amphitheater starts to fill up for the Family Movie Night event.
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School districts serving West Palmdale

Palmdale School District, Westside Union School District and Antelope Valley Union High School District serve West Palmdale. Depending on where they live, kids can start at Rancho Vista Elementary School, graded B by Niche. They can go on to attend Hillview Middle School, also graded B by Niche. Quartz Hill High School, graded B-plus, is a public magnet high school that offers multiple extracurriculars, including an esports team.
Quartz Hill High School is nearby for the students of West Palmdale.
Quartz Hill High School is nearby for the students of West Palmdale.
Children can begin their education at Rancho Vista Elementary School in West Palmdale.
Children can begin their education at Rancho Vista Elementary School in West Palmdale.
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Plane manufacturers in Palmdale and local Metrolink

To say West Palmdale residents are under a high-traffic area is an understatement. With the Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Boeing all having plants in or around the city, it’s common to see planes overhead. In some cases, locals have reported seeing UFOs, which often turn out to be aircrafts from one of the nearby plants. However, no commercial flights are offered at the Palmdale Airport, so residents will head 60 miles south to Los Angeles, home of the nearest commercial airport.

Air Force Plant 42 shares a runway at the Palmdale Airport east of the neighborhood. It’s a classified aircraft manufacturing site, which is also used by NASA.

State Route 14, called Aerospace Highway in Palmdale, runs through the neighborhood. The highway leads to Via the Aerospace Highway, Santa Clarita, is 35 miles west of the neighborhood, and Los Angeles is 60 miles south. While Palmdale has a Metrolink station, providing an alternative route to LA, most residents choose to drive. The city has little public transportation, and walking is not an option. “It’s a military town,” says Christie Limpus-Hathaway, resident and Realtor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “It’s centrally located, so it’s easy to commute. You’re an hour from snow and an hour from the beach.”

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is the closest hospital and is located in the neighborhood.
Aerospace company Lockheed Martin has a big presence in the Lancaster neighborhood.
Aerospace company Lockheed Martin has a big presence in the Lancaster neighborhood.
Metrolink connects Palmdale residents to Los Angeles.
Metrolink connects Palmdale residents to Los Angeles.
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Shopping and dining along the Aerospace Highway

West Palmdale has multiple shopping centers The largest retail hub is near the intersection of 10th Street Northwest and Rancho Vista Boulevard, where shoppers pick up daily essentials at Target, groceries at Trader Joe’s and home improvement supplies at Home Depot. At Antelope Valley Mall, locals browse popular retailers like Dillard’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Dozens of local and small chain restaurants cluster around Route 14, including Los Originales Bar and Grill, which serves traditional Mexican dishes like tacos, fajitas and burritos, as well as a cocktail menu. Las Originales’ Palmdale location also offers the Las OG Lounge Bar if you want to dance the night away after dinner. This 21 and over hotspot features a live DJ, full bar, VIP booths and bottle service. Dining options are diverse, from Bigtuna Japanese Restaurant, Nopgow Thai Restaurant and Malhi’s Indian Cuisine to Original Tommy’s World Famous Burgers, Black Olives Mediterranean Cuisine and Applebee’s.
Target in West Palmdale is a great place to stock up on essentials.
Target in West Palmdale is a great place to stock up on essentials.
The popular Los Originales Mexican Bar & Grill in the West Palmdale neighborhood.
The popular Los Originales Mexican Bar & Grill in the West Palmdale neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Marianne Kiss

    Marianne Kiss

    Coldwell Banker Assoc Brkr-SC

    (951) 420-6697

    25 Total Sales

    1 in West Palmdale

    $500,000 Price

    Marianne Kiss
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  • Eric White

    Eric White

    RE/MAX of Valencia

    (661) 990-8973

    52 Total Sales

    2 in West Palmdale

    $582K - $608K Price Range

    Eric White
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  • Freddy Carrasco

    Freddy Carrasco

    RE/MAX Gold Coast-Beach Marina Office

    (805) 749-5919

    127 Total Sales

    1 in West Palmdale

    $680,000 Price

    Freddy Carrasco
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  • Gary Keshishyan

    Gary Keshishyan

    Pinnacle Estate Properties

    (747) 322-4141

    558 Total Sales

    3 in West Palmdale

    $450K - $675K Price Range

    Gary Keshishyan
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  • Melvin Burrell

    Melvin Burrell

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (424) 732-8132

    19 Total Sales

    1 in West Palmdale

    $586,710 Price

    Melvin Burrell
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  • Mike Metter

    Mike Metter

    RE/MAX All-Pro

    (661) 466-5979

    13 Total Sales

    1 in West Palmdale

    $764,000 Price

    Mike Metter
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bob Hope

63 min drive

Bus

Tierra Subida & Cactus Dr.

Bus

Ave. Q-8 & Wakefield Pl.

Bus

10th St. W. & Av Mall

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Ave. O-8 & Sam's Club

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Rancho Vista Blvd. & Palmdale Promenade

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Ave. M & 4th St. W.

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10th St. W. & Ave. O

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Palmdale US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

West Palmdale Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in West Palmdale, Palmdale sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Palmdale, Palmdale over the last 12 months is $599,990, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$609,500
Median Sale Price
$599,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$605,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$380,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,247
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
13,471
Number of Homes for Sale
165
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,327
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,698
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,408
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jun 14
    10am - 1pm

    41648 Retsina St, Palmdale, CA 93551

    $929,999

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,599 Sq Ft
    • 41648 Retsina St
    • New 15 days ago

    Discover exceptional Southern California living in this expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom estate, offered at $929,999. Spanning 3,599 sq. ft. on a generous 13,013 sq. ft. lot, this beautifully upgraded home--built in 2009 by the highly respected local builder Pulte Homes--is nestled in the prestigious Sonoma Ranch Tract, known for its large homes and prime West Side location just minutes from the

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    Jessica Lane
    Equity Union
    (844) 944-2837
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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    12 - 4pm

    40209 Chelsea Ct, Palmdale, CA 93551

    $699,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,054 Sq Ft
    • 40209 Chelsea Ct
    • New 1 day ago

    Wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful, extremely spacious 3054 square foot pool home in fabulous Rancho Vista neighborhood! This 5 bedroom home features 3.5 bathrooms, formal living, formal dining, super large and open kitchen, family room/great room combo with gas fireplace & slider to oasis backyard. Waterproof laminate plank flooring throughout 1st floor, up stairway, & most of 2nd floor.

    Jill Furtado Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, Realtors

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    1 - 4pm

    2300 Thorncroft Cir, Palmdale, CA 93551

    $689,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,754 Sq Ft
    • 2300 Thorncroft Cir
    • New 2 days ago

    Your dream house awaits! This spacious 3,754-square-foot home in the highly desirable Anaverde community is being offered by the original owners. Situated on a lovely corner lot with a mature shade tree in the front yard. 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, including a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs. Beautifully updated kitchen with double ovens, center island, granite counters, and generous cabinet

    Joseph Babineaux Windermere Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
47,062
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$101,737
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,522

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Car-Dependent

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