Lancaster, California, is a charter city located in Los Angeles County. The city has a population of about 157,000 making it the 30th most populated city in California and the 148th largest city in the country. It's the predominant city in the Antelope Valley, and has been rated by US News & World Report as one of the best places in the United States to retire. Lancaster was controlled by Los Angeles County until it was incorporated in 1977.
Lancaster covers an area of 94.5 square miles and lies in the high desert near the border of Kern County. The city is approximately 70 miles north of downtown Los Angeles and is separated from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel Mountains.
Lancaster Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Lancaster boasts a higher than average percentage of residents who own their own homes. The average family income in Lancaster is above the national average and housing prices fall below California average, making this an affordable place to buy property. The city touts itself as a great place to raise a family.
Lancaster Neighborhoods
Like most other cities of this size, Lancaster is divided into several different neighborhoods, each with its own personality and style. Some of the major neighborhoods in Lancaster include:
Lowtree
Piute
Trend
Mariposa
Desert View
El Dorado
Parkview
Challenger
Lincoln
Columbia
Tierra Bonita
Joshua
Linda Verde
Yucca
Lancaster Economy and Employment Opportunities
Lancaster's economy has been driven recently by the establishment of large distribution centers for companies such as Michaels, Sygma and Rite Aid. The city proactively attracts new businesses and retail centers to town through their Redevelopment Agency, and they have been active in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster.
The top employers in Lancaster are:
The city of Lancaster has endeavored to provide outdoor recreational facilities for its residents and currently features over 600 acres of parkland. Other local attractions, festivals, destinations and events include:
The average high temperature in July is 95.5
degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 32.9 degrees.
The average rainfall is approximately 12.4 inches
per year, with 1.5 inches of snow per year.
No weather information available.
