Set about 90 miles northeast of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County's High Desert region, Victorville is the largest city in the Victor Valley, with a growing population of over 130,000 residents. Busier and more developed than the neighboring city of Hesperia, Victorville is home to 20 local parks, the Mall of Victor Valley, and the CEMEX Victorville Cement Plant, a top local employer here since 1916. In recent years, Victorville has also become a hub for logistics, retail and warehouses, and the city's gearing up for even more expansion; hundreds of new commercial businesses have set up shop here since 2023, and more industrial development has been proposed. An all-electric commuter rail will make its area debut in 2028, connecting the Inland Empire and High Desert with Las Vegas, 200 miles northeast.
"All of Victor Valley is really excited for the Brightline West, a high-speed rail that'll connect us to Vegas in about 2 hours," says Fidel Carranza, Victor Valley resident and Broker with Century 21 Desert Rock. "We anticipate even more incoming residents and commuters." Construction of the Brightline West began in April 2024 and is expected to take 4 years; when complete, it will include stations in nearby Hesperia and Apple Valley, and in Rancho Cucamonga, where it will connect to the Metrolink light rail. For now, Interstate 15 is Victorville's major route to Las Vegas, as well as across San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties.
The Mall of Victor Valley, is a popular shopping destination for locals in La Mesa.
ictorville Cement Plant offers first-rate cement for your next construction project.
JD Sports is one of the newest shopping stores within the Mall of Victor Valley.
Come and find your favorite book at Barnes and Noble inside the Mall of Victor Valley.
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An expanding housing market
The median home price in Victorville is roughly $436,000, compared to $465,000 in the nearby city of San Bernardino. Between fall 2023 and fall 2024, prices here increased by 6%. The city's oldest homes date back as early as the late 1880s, but most homes have been built here since the late 1990s. The least expensive homes in Victorville are usually late 20th-century, single-story ranch-style homes on flat parcels; the most expensive are 21st-century, two-story new traditional Spanish-style homes with terracotta roof tiles and stucco facades, set at higher elevations to offer expansive views of the desert.
With simple design, desert landscaping and soft earth tones, ranch homes are common in La Mesa.
In the city of Victorville, where La Mesa resides, commercial centers are close to residential.
Living in Victorville offers a unique experience with clear blue skies, stunning sunsets and a laid-back lifestyle.
Spanish-style homes in the high desert offer a unique blend of comfort and style that suits the region's climate.
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Getting to neighboring cities
Victorville sits right on Interstate 15, which leads about 90 miles southwest to Los Angeles (a two-hour trip during rush hour) and about 40 miles south to San Bernardino (a roughly one-hour trip). Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) buses travel from Victorville to Hesperia, Apple Valley, Barstow and other San Bernardino County areas. Desert Valley Hospital is set in Victorville, and Ontario International Airport is less than 45 miles south.
Faith-based learning at private schools
Seven school districts serve Victorville, each rated and overall C-plus B by Niche; Hesperia School District is the largest. Local public schools offer opportunities that range from creating student films to enrolling in courses for college credit, as well as trying out for competitive sports teams and performing arts programs. Support services for lower-income families include student food pantries and vaccination events through the California Department of Health. Victorville’s private schools are primarily faith-based Christian schools, like the A-minus-rated Hesperia Christian School. Victorville's own Victor Valley College is part of the California Community College System.
Victor Valley High School is one of the oldest schools in Victorville.
Victor Valley College serves as the Victorville's provider of higher education for 60 years.
Victor Valley Christian, Victorville has dozens of effective and excellent teachers.
Hesperia School District is the largest of the 7 Victorville school districts.
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Restaurant Row and shopping plazas
Lined with local and chain eateries, Dunia Plaza's “Restaurant Row” has been Victorville’s most popular dining destination since 2017. Elsewhere in town, longtime local favorites include Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe, which has been serving classic American fare since 1947, and Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant, known for their house specialty dishes and friendly customer service. Grocery stores are mostly national chains, and almost all are found near Interstate 15. The local Mall of Victor Valley features chain retailers like Foot Locker and The Children's Place, as well as a 16-screen Cinemark theater.
Emma Jean's Cafe serves burgers and more to residents and travelers through Victorville.
Try the Pad Thai or Pad Kee Mow at this local favorite restaurant Thai Dawn nearby Mesa Linda.
The staff at Stater Bros is very helpful.
The Mall of Victor Valley offers state of the art theater with heated recliners at Cinemark.
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High Desert trails, local parks and a
landmark museum
The 52-acre Rockview Nature Park, set north of the city along National Trails Highway, is a standout among Victorville's 20 city parks. While the natural scenery and rugged terrain make it a popular hiking and biking spot, it also features an outdoor amphitheater, a campfire area and a gazebo. Another local favorite is the 886-acre Mojave Narrows Regional Park, a popular campground that features a 50-acre lake, horse trails and a playground. The Route 66 Museum in Old Town Victorville stays relatively busy year-round. "We get a lot of road trippers that pass through," says one of the museum's docents, Danny Gallagher. "It's one of only two museums in the state dedicated to the route, so it's pretty exciting for residents to see and learn about it." Residents can visit the museum to browse through artifacts and read stories about America's most famous highway.
Residents can enjoy horseback trails at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville.
The California Route 66 Museum is located on Historic U.S. Route 66 in Old Town Victorville.
Residents of Victorville can enjoy a day of relaxing and fishing at Mojave Narrows Lake.
The 52-acre Rockview Nature Park, set north of Victorville along National Trails Highway.
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Victorville Police Department helps mitigate crime
According to the most recent FBI statistics, in December 2023 the Victorville Police Department received reports of property crime at a rate of 229 incidents per 100,000 residents, higher than California's rate of 196 and the national rate of 180. That same month, violent crime was reported at a rate of roughly 148 incidents per 100,000 residents, higher than California's rate of 99 and the national rate of 121.
The Victorville Police Department partners with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department to staff and train its officers and detectives, as well as specialized units like its Gang Detail. To address local crime concerns, the department offers an anonymous crime-tip line called We-Tip, and posts a Victorville crime map that posts incidents and their locations within 24 hours.
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Sprawled out over the High Desert, Mesa Linda offers quiet, scenic living against the backdrop of blue skies. Mesa Linda’s suburbs straddle the city lines of Victorville, one of the highest points between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Victorville has become one of the most successful High Desert cities for industry and retail, and this development isn’t limited to its downtown area. In Victorville’s fringes, Mesa Linda residents have shopping, dining, schools and parks in their community, and those on Mesa Linda’s unincorporated west side also enjoy a rural feel without sacrificing suburban amenities.<br> <br>Mesa Linda’s deep suburban tracts pair with expansive views of the surrounding desert, giving homebuyers a rural feel without sacrificing suburban amenities. Mesa Linda's residential landscape comprises single-family houses set along quiet suburban streets and cul-de-sacs. Developers built most residences within the last 30 years and heavily favored the Spanish Revival style. Stucco exteriors and terracotta barrel roof tiles make for stylish home exteriors while offering protection from the High Desert climate. Spacious floor plans, patios, driveways, two-car garages and landscaped yards are common amenities in the neighborhood, and many homes are a short bike or car ride from the area's quality public schools and parks. List prices range from $353,000 to $554,000. On the lower end of this range are three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-story homes, while five- to six-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-story residences typically cost upward of $400,000. New construction homes land around $500,000 or more. <br><br>Mesa Linda residents are served by the Adelanto Elementary School District and Victor Valley Union High School District. Students have a variety of primary schools in the community to kick off their academic career, like Theodore Vick Elementary, rated C-minus on Niche. They can then move on to a middle school, such as Columbia Middle, rated C-minus on Niche, or go to the local magnet school, University Preparatory School, which instructs grades 7 through 12 and has an A rating. For high school, students may attend Adelanto High, which is rated B-minus. This high school is one of California's newest and largest school campuses, complete with lighted baseball and football fields, tennis and swimming facilities and a field of solar panels providing clean energy to the grounds.<br><br>Public parks provide Mesa Linda residents with opportunities to relax in the sunshine or play their favorite sports. Pocket parks like Brentwood Park offer quality barbeque facilities for picnicking and basketball courts that are perfect for a friendly pickup game. Eagle Ranch Park features 6.5 acres of walkways, open grassy fields, volleyball courts and baseball fields, and a playground for the kids to clamber on. Mesa Linda Park has an expansive lighted soccer field where local youth and rec leagues play.<br><br>Two major shopping centers are in Mesa Linda: The Crossroads and Adelanto Marketplace. Conveniently, these shopping hubs are across the street from each other on U.S. 395, so when folks need to get gas, grab a bite to eat or make a grocery run, this area is where they’ll head. Flush with franchise eateries like Starbucks and Denny's, and staple retailers such as Stater Bros. and Walmart, this commercial corridor is convenient in its offerings and location. As for local flavor, El Tejocote sits down the road from the two shopping centers. This local spot is a community favorite thanks to its menu of homestyle favorites like fried plantains and pupusas. Farther north, Bravo Burgers is a longtime favorite of residents and folks who frequently pass through the area. This little gem serves classic American fare with a High Desert twist and locally sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner. <br><br>Mesa Linda residents are treated to spectacular desert views along with breathtaking night skies, all in proximity to major freeways. Two main thoroughfares run through the area. U.S. Highway 395 runs from north to south, while CA Route 18 goes from east to west. Access to Interstate 15 is nearby as well, making the 43-mile drive to downtown San Bernardino easy to get started on. Mesa Linda is a car-dependent area. That said, Victor Valley Transit bus stops can be found around the neighborhood on more trafficked roads like Hook Boulevard and Mojave Drive.
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