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Crime in Palmdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palmdale. Key points include:
There were 3,841 total crimes in Palmdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palmdale is 2,416.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palmdale is 551.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palmdale is 1,865.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palmdale is 14.00% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Palmdale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palmdale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,841 | 2,416.0 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 876 | 551.0 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 241 | 151.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 581 | 365.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,965 | 1,865.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 399 | 251.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,742 | 1,095.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 824 | 518.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Palmdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palmdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palmdale is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palmdale is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palmdale is $501,257.
The median income in Palmdale is $81,770.
Palmdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palmdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palmdale | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 160 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palmdale, CA Weather
The average high in Palmdale is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palmdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Palmdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palmdale
The current population in Palmdale is 164,634. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 164,634 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 165,487 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 166,895 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 167,987 | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 153,240 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 156,293 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 156,904 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 157,358 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 156,823 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 156,672 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 155,810 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 153,885 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 151,841 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 149,001 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 146,184 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palmdale
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Palmdale is:
15.5% White with 25,478 White residents.
12.8% African American with 21,015 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 601 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 7,618 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 105 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 1,102 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 4,122 Two Or More residents.
63.5% Hispanic with 104,593 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 63.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palmdale
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Palmdale is 50.6% female with 83,349 female residents.
Palmdale is 49.4% male with 81,285 male residents.
| Gender | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmdale for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Palmdale completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Palmdale completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Palmdale completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Palmdale completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Palmdale completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Palmdale completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Palmdale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Palmdale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Palmdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palmdale, California
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4.8% of households in Palmdale earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Palmdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Palmdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Palmdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Palmdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Palmdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Palmdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Palmdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Palmdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Palmdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
