Gianna Baker best-worst Oct 11, 2025

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 17 months ago and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Palmdale sits at 418.7 per 100K. With a population of 165K, Palmdale is a mid-size city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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