Living in Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
156,293
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
15.6%
Median Home
$280,000
Median Income
$62,865
Median Rent
$1,319
Palmdale SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
2
Palmdale, CA Crime Report
2,888
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,837.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.79%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palmdale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,888 | 1,837.9 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 658 | 418.7 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 194 | 123.5 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 401 | 255.2 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,230 | 1,419.1 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 447 | 284.5 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,384 | 880.8 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 399 | 253.9 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Palmdale, CA Cost Of Living
114
Palmdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Palmdale's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Palmdale | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 118 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Palmdale in California
Map Of Palmdale, CA
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Population over time in Palmdale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.0% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 12.7% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 60.4% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Palmdale
| Gender | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmdale for adults over 25
| Education | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Palmdale, California
| Income | Palmdale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
