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Lancaster, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
170,013
Population
1,803/sq mi density
$76,083
Median Income
$29,766 per capita
$409,100
Home Value
$465,145 Zillow
$1,696
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
344 sunny days/yr
853
Violent Crime/100K
2,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,083 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$409,100 home value, $1,696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Lancaster (13)
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
State Park
568 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...
Chino Hills State Park
State Park
14,030 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse c...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Shopping, Bo...
Weather: The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/juba. Each site along the Anza Trai...
Leo Carrillo State Park
State Park
76 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Malibu Creek State Park
State Park
8,141 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
State Park
71 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Point Mugu State Park
State Park
13,975 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Red Rock Canyon State Park
State Park
296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saddleback Butte State Park
State Park
258 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers. What will you and your family discover?
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Prog...
Weather: Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
Topanga State Park
State Park
11,459 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0