Palmdale, CA Real Estate

Palmdale Homes for Sale

Palmdale Real Estate prices range from $250,000 up to over 3.5 Million. Palmdale property types include Single Family, Residential, Commercial, Town Homes & Condominiums, Lots & Land, and Investment Properties.

The Community of Palmdale

Over the last 20 years this city has consistently been ranked in the top 10 fastest growing cities in the United States (based on percentage change). As of spring 2005 the population is estimated at 143,227, making Palmdale the sixth largest city in Los Angeles County. For most of its existence it has had a small population; however it now is arguably the largest "desert city" (from an Angeleno viewpoint) in California. The city – with 105 square miles (272 km²) of land in its incorporated boundaries – is in the top 100 largest cities in the United States in geographic area and as of 2005 ranks 150th in the U.S. in population.

The city has worked hard to maintain its image and upgrade infrastucture during its rapid growth. A first class medical campus is under construction, which will include the region's largest emergency department, a helipad, medical office towers, and a senior housing complex. A new multi-modal Transportation center, serving local and commuter bus and train service opened in 2005. A voter initiated and approved bond funded major park and recreation expansions, including a 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheater, 2 new pools, recreation buildings and a water park. Downtown revitalization includes hundreds of new senior housing units, a new senior center, and expanded open space. A new Sheriff station is opening, and will accommodate aditional deputies, and 2 new Fire stations are being developed. In the movie Bubble Boy, Palmdale was depicted as a small strip of houses and a bus stop – a 1970s view of what entertainment industry Hollywood film moguls remember Palmdale as being. Famous people from Palmdale include rapper Afroman, famous for his song "Because I Got High." and the music group All 4 One, known for the hit songs I Swear, I Can Love You Like That, and She's Got Skillz.

While Palmdale is still a part of Los Angeles County, the urbanized centers of Palmdale and Los Angeles are separated by the San Gabriel mountain range which spans about 40 miles (60 km) wide. This mountain range forms the southern edge of the Antelope Valley portion of the Mojave Desert. Palmdale is one of the two principal cities of the Antelope Valley, and is the third largest populated city in the Mojave Desert, outstripped only by Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.