Interesting facts about the Antelope Valley

Located about 60 miles north of Los Angeles on AV Freeway 14, the Antelope Valley covers about 3,000 square miles, and has an estimated 300,000 inhabitants. Once you have left the congestion of Los Angeles and hit the clear air of the valley, it will seem more like a desert oasis than a wasteland. With a collage of thriving desert communities surrounded by the picturesque mountains, and the rugged beauty of the Mojave Desert, it will seem like a refuge from the hectic life of the big cities.

The Antelope Valley consists of 17 communities, including Palmdale and Lancaster which are ranked amongst the fastest growing cities in the country. The growing population, and the amenities such growth brings with it, demonstrate the magnetic appeal of the “Californian High Desert”.

Because of the Antelope Valley’s unique air corridors and excellent flying weather, the Air Force and NASA have chosen it as a strategic location for their aviation and aerospace research. This unique aeronautical testing cannot be conducted anywhere else in the world. In fact, when driving through the valley, keep your eyes on the skies and, if you are fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, you will probably see some of the most amazing aircraft ever built flying right above you!

Beautiful, pristine desert scenery separates the small and large communities of the Antelope Valley. In the wintertime, snow caps the High Sierras to the north, and the San Gabriel’s to the south, leaving the valley resplendent between them. With unlimited groves of Joshua trees interspersed with the occasional sand dune, lakes and greener areas, the valley is an oasis amongst scenic mountains. In the springtime the foothills become bright orange with a covering of Californian poppies!

CLIMATE

The Valley weather story is simple – clear blue skies!

If you are a pilot, expect to have about 360 flying days a year. If you like cloudless skies – expect about 225 a year, with only 140 partly cloudy days.

The average monthly temperature is 61 degrees - very temperate, although winter can get quite cool at night with temperatures in the high teens to low 20’s. Winter daytime temperatures are usually in the 50’s – 60’s. Summer is a bit warmer with day time temperatures into the 100’s and night time temperatures dropping to the 60’s or low 70’s. Beautiful balmy summer breezes waft across the valley on many summer evenings!

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Yes, we do occasionally get snow in winter – we average the huge total of 4" a year (usually around Christmas or early January).

Rainfall is a modest 8" a year and windspeeds of 15 mph or less are expected 75% of the year.

In all, this is a marvelous climate for those who love low humidity, warm days and dry heat.

POPULATION PROFILE

The current population evolved from a number of sources. A small percentage is believed to have descended from the original settlers of the 1800’s. More are descended from the growth and expansion that occurred during the Second War, and still more are as a result of the boom created by the aerospace industry.

One of the surges in population growth followed the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake when thousands of people needed affordable, easy to buy homes. The Valley met their needs exactly.

Other groups of people moved to the Valley from Los Angeles during the 90’s simply because they were searching for safer streets and a safer place to raise their kids.

This growth of population saw a growth in service type businesses follow in its wake, creating a growth momentum that continues today!

The typical adult resident of the Valley is aged between 25 and 54, although children under the age of 17 years make up about a third of the total population. According to the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale, average household income is approximately $50,000 per annum. With 117,000 households making up the estimated population of 360,000 people, the average household consists of 3 people.

By the way, the projected population growth for the next ten years is estimated at 10.8%.

This is very high in comparison to most other areas of the country.

Enjoy learning about our valley? If you have any questions about the facilities in the valley or any general questions, feel free to drop us a line. The team at AV HomeConsultants would love to answer any questions you may have. After all… we think the valley is a terrific place to live!

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