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Palmdale, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Palmdale, CA (Los Angeles County) — Census median home value $435,300, county listing prices up about 1.6% over the past year.
Palmdale, CA is in Los Angeles County, within the Antelope Valley region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 165,487, with a median household income of $81,151. Census data puts Palmdale's median home value at $435,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Los Angeles County's current median listing price runs $998,500, up about 1.6% over the past year.
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At a glance
Palmdale market snapshot
Population
165,487
Median Household Income
$81,151
Median Home Value (city)
$435,300
Median Listing Price (Los Angeles County)
$998,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,736/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmdale's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $435,300. Separately, Los Angeles County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $998,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (MSAD) shows a +1.6% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Los Angeles County's own annual index shows a 1.7% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Palmdale has an estimated population of 165,487 and a median household income of $81,151, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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Los Angeles Unified serves the area — 785 schools, 427,795 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.
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Palmdale FAQ
What are home values like in Palmdale, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Palmdale's median home value at $435,300. Los Angeles County's current median listing price runs $998,500, up about 1.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Palmdale, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palmdale's population at approximately 165,487.
What's the median rent in Palmdale, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palmdale at approximately $1,736 per month.
What is the median household income in Palmdale, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palmdale at approximately $81,151.
Is the Antelope Valley housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (MSAD) shows a +1.6% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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