Palmdale
ZIP 93550 · ZIP 93551 · ZIP 93552
Median Price
$524K
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Avg Days on Market
40 days
Population
169,000+
School Rating
B-
About Palmdale
Palmdale is the Antelope Valley's largest city and a major aerospace industry hub. Home to Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, Northrop Grumman, and Air Force Plant 42, it offers career opportunities alongside affordable housing. The city has invested heavily in parks, trails, and family amenities like DryTown Water Park.
Housing Styles
Affordable single-family homes, newer master-planned communities, some custom desert estates with acreage.
Dining & Shopping
Palmdale Boulevard and Rancho Vista Boulevard corridors. Antelope Valley Mall. Growing restaurant scene.
Outdoor Recreation
Pacific Crest Trail access, Devil's Punchbowl nearby, Palmdale Hills trails. City parks and sports complexes.
Commute & Transportation
Highway 14 Freeway. Palmdale Metrolink station (Antelope Valley Line to DTLA). Avg commute to DTLA: 75–90 min.
Best For
- Aerospace professionals
- First-time homebuyers
- Families seeking affordability with amenities
Top Attractions
- DryTown Water Park
- Palmdale Amphitheater
- Marie Kerr Park
- Palmdale Playhouse
- Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Market data is approximate and sourced from public records as of early 2025. Prices, days on market, and school ratings may vary. Contact me for the most current information.