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Palmdale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
165,487
Population
1,560/sq mi density
$81,151
Median Income
$28,767 per capita
$435,300
Home Value
$499,748 Zillow
$1,736
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
346 sunny days/yr
419
Violent Crime/100K
1,419 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,151 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$435,300 home value, $1,736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$435,300
54% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,736/mo
49% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
48,737
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$435,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$499,748
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median List Price
$519,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,736/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,807/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
61 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
65
Price Drops
17.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$262
Active Inventory
324
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $435,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,748 |
| Median Sale Price | $535,000 |
| Median List Price | $519,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $262 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,736 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,807 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 61 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.9% |
| Homes Sold | 65 |
| Active Inventory | 324 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $262 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 48,737 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 38.6% |