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Lancaster , CA
Vs
Palmdale , CA
Vs
Median home value -
Median household income -
Median Home Value
$421,200
$507,700
$934,642
Median Rent
$2,465
$2,503
$2,897
Average Travel Time To Work
36.8 mins
44.7 mins
30.3 mins
Demographics
Population - .
Median Age - .
Population
166,220
161,412
12,799,100
Population density
1,794
1,541
median age
35 Years
34 Years
37 Years
Age Distribution
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
31%
31%
35%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
13%
13%
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
26%
25%
29%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
30%
31%
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White
27%
12%
27%
Asian
5%
4%
17%
Black
16%
15%
6%
Two or more races
5%
2%
4%
Other Races
48%
67%
46%
Community
Single
41%
40%
41%
Married
44%
48%
46%
Divorced
9%
8%
8%
Widowed
5%
4%
5%
Educational Attianment
Master's degree
8%
5%
15%
Bachelor's degree
13%
10%
24%
Some college or associate's degree
38%
32%
24%
High school diploma or equivalent
25%
28%
19%
Less than high school diploma
16%
25%
18%
Employment
Unempolyment Rate - In comparison with the national unemployment rate, Palmdale, CA has 43% more and Lancaster, CA has 43% more.
Median Household Income
$74,991
$78,743
$91,960
Unemployment Rate
7%
7%
6%
Poverty Rate
16%
16%
13%
Income per capita
$29,175
$29,891
$46,589
Employment Industry
Professional / Technical
5%
3%
9%
Healthcare
15%
13%
13%
Finance
2%
2%
4%
Education
10%
9%
9%
Manufacturing
11%
13%
9%
IT Services
2%
2%
4%
Accomodation
6%
8%
8%
Wholesale
1%
2%
3%
Public Services
6%
4%
3%
Arts
2%
2%
3%
Other
13%
17%
14%
Household Income
Less Than $10000
6%
5%
5%
$10000 > $14999
6%
4%
3%
$15000 > $24999
7%
6%
6%
$25000 > $34999
6%
7%
6%
$35000 > $49999
12%
11%
8%
$50000 > $74999
14%
15%
14%
$75000 > $99999
16%
14%
12%
$100000>$149999
17%
18%
18%
$150000>$199999
10%
12%
11%
More Than $200000
7%
9%
18%
Crime and Safety Crime Index - Lancaster, CA has crime index above the national average and Palmdale, CA has crime index below the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
Total Crime Index
102
81
101
Chances of being a victim
102
81
101
Real Estate Homeownership Rate - In comparison with the national homeownership rate, Palmdale, CA has 4% more and Lancaster, CA has 7% less.
Median Home Value
$421,200
$507,700
$934,642
Median Rent
$2,465
$2,503
$2,897
Average Household Size
3
3
3
Property Tax
$4,078
$4,256
$5,797
Home Type
Single-Family
71%
78%
47%
Townhomes
2%
2%
8%
Small Apt. Buildings
5%
4%
8%
Apt. Complexes
15%
12%
34%
Mobile Homes
7%
4%
2%
Other
0%
0%
0%
Home Age
2014 and Later
1%
0%
1%
2010 to 2013
6%
5%
6%
2000 to 2009
21%
23%
7%
1990 to 1999
11%
22%
7%
1980 to 1989
29%
32%
12%
1970 to 1979
14%
6%
16%
1960 to 1969
6%
4%
15%
1950 to 1959
12%
5%
17%
1940 to 1949
0%
2%
8%
1939 and earlier
3%
1%
12%
Area Feel
Urban
Rural
Urabn
Home Rent by Bedroom
Condo
$800
1 Bedroom
$1,350
$1,095
2 Bedroom
$1,400
$1,255
3 Bedroom
$1,895
$2,000
4 Bedroom
$2,400
$2,500
5 Bedroom or more
Home Value by Bedroom
condo
$194,274
$240,735
1 Bedroom
$188,945
$206,909
2 Bedroom
$215,937
$247,879
3 Bedroom
$278,209
$295,616
4 Bedroom
$331,374
$357,818
5 Bedroom or more
$410,533
$435,998
Occupancy Type
Home Owners
61%
68%
48%
Home Renters
39%
32%
52%
Commute
Commute to city center(Drive)
1 hr 19 mins
Los Angeles
1 hr 15 mins
Los Angeles
less than 5 mins
Commute to Nearest Park
3 hr 9 mins
Death Valley Natl Pk
3 hr 18 mins
Death Valley Natl Pk
3 hr 29 mins
Death Valley Natl Pk
Commute to University
1 hr 5 mins
California State University Northridge
1 hr 1 mins
California State University Northridge
25 mins
University of California Los Angeles Medical Ctr
Commute to Nearest Park
3 hr 9 mins
Death Valley Natl Pk
3 hr 18 mins
Death Valley Natl Pk
3 hr 29 mins
Death Valley Natl Pk
Commute to city center(Public Transit)
Average Travel Time To Work
36.8 mins
44.7 mins
30.3 mins
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