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Lancaster, California. The area now known as Lancaster would not have been developed as it has without the influence of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which was completed in 1876. Following the completion of the railroad and the establishment of a water stop because of the purity and accessibility, the Western Hotel and by 1890, Lancaster was quite prosperous.
In 1898, gold was discovered in the hills north of Lancaster and attracted scores of prospectors who staked claims that are still visible and being prospected. In 1898, borax was found in the mountains surrounding the Antelope Valley, sparking the world's largest open-pit borax mine.
Since the 1930's, when the first airplane was brought to the area and the Air Force started conducting flight tests at Muroc Air Base, Lancaster has grown relatively steadily. Edwards Air Force Base, famous for its space shuttle landings and home to the famous aviatrix Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom riding Club.
Until it was incorporated in 1977, the area was under the political influence of Los Angeles County. Citizens in the area felt a need for better interaction with their policy making body and local control; and, with the work of the Citizens for Incorporation, city hood became a reality. The vote for incorporation signified a new community pride as well as a commitment to exercise the traditional rights of self governance.
The area offers much to do including outdoor activities that range from swimming, picnics, and a host of opportunities from the parks and recreation department to local and state sporting events. Culturally you will find museums, theaters, art exhibits, and nearby you will find all the amenities of nearby Los Angeles.
Elementary
Antelope Valley Adventist School
(661) 942-6552
45045 Date Ave
Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley Christian School
(661) 943-0044
3700 W Avenue L
Lancaster, CA
Bethel Christian School
(661) 943-2224
3100 W Avenue K
Lancaster, CA
Del Sur Elementary School
(661) 942-0488
9023 W Avenue H
Lancaster, CA
Desert Christian High School
(661) 723-7441
2340 W Avenue J8
Lancaster, CA
Desert Christian Schools
(661) 948-5071
44648 15th St W
Lancaster, CA
Desert View Elementary School
(661) 942-9521
1555 W Avenue H10
Lancaster, CA
Desert Vineyard Christian School
(661) 948-3766
1011 E Avenue I
Lancaster, CA
Discovery & Achievement Center
(661) 726-5454
44310 Hardwood Ave
Lancaster, CA
Eastside Elementary School
(661) 946-3907
6742 E Avenue H
Lancaster, CA
Eastside Union School District
(661) 952-1200
45006 30th St E
Lancaster, CA
El Dorado Elementary School
(661) 942-8487
361 E Pondera St
Lancaster, CA
Grace Lutheran Church
(661) 948-1018
856 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(661) 945-9839
831 E Avenue K2
Lancaster, CA
Joshua Elementary School
(661) 948-0743
43926 2nd St E
Lancaster, CA
Lancaster Christian School
(661) 942-2137
44339 Beech Ave
Lancaster, CA
Linda Verde Elementary School
(661) 942-0431
44924 5th St E
Lancaster, CA
Mariposa Elementary School
(661) 942-0437
737 W Avenue H6
Lancaster, CA
Monte Vista Elementary School
(661) 942-1477
1235 W Kettering St
Lancaster, CA
Nancy Cory School
(661) 722-1010
3540 W Avenue K4
Lancaster, CA
Middle
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(661) 729-6064
44333 27th St W
Lancaster, CA
Challenger Middle School
(661) 264-1790
41725 170th St E
Lancaster, CA
Cole Middle School
(661) 946-1041
3126 E Avenue I
Lancaster, CA
Desert Christian Middle School
(661) 723-0665
44662 15th St W
Lancaster, CA
New Vista Middle School
(661) 726-4271
753 E Avenue K2
Lancaster, CA
Park View Middle School
(661) 942-0496
808 W Avenue J
Lancaster, CA
Piute Intermediate School
(661) 942-9508
425 E Avenue H11
Lancaster, CA
Sacred Heart School
(661) 948-3613
45002 Date Ave
Lancaster, CA
High
Antelope Valley High School Alternative
(661) 942-2424
44900 Division St
Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley High School
(661) 948-8552
44900 Division St
Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley School District
(661) 948-7655
44811 Sierra Hwy
Lancaster, CA
Desert Christian High School
(661) 723-7441
2340 W Avenue J8
Lancaster, CA
Desert Winds High School
(661) 948-7555
45030 3rd St E
Lancaster, CA
Zip Codes for Lancaster, CA: 93534, 93535, 93536, 93539, 93584, 93586
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Demographics |
zip code: 93534 |
County Average |
State Average |
National Average |
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Neighborhood type |
Suburban |
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Population |
35,015 |
9,550,626 |
35,484,453 |
290,809,777 |
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Pop. density |
1,532.4 |
8,392.8 |
217.2 |
79.6 |
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Percent male |
48.7% |
49.5% |
49.7% |
49.1% |
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Percent female |
51.3% |
49.8% |
50.3% |
50.9% |
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Median age |
34.0 |
32.9 |
34.7 |
36.5 |
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People per household |
2.6 |
2.9 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
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Median household income |
$31,217 |
$59,463 |
$47,493 |
$41,994 |
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Average income per capita |
$16,067 |
$27,702 |
$22,711 |
$21,587 |
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Crime |
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Violent crime risk index |
7.0 |
6.3 |
4.3 |
3.0 |
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Property crime risk index |
7.0 |
5.5 |
4.3 |
3.2 |
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Housing |
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Median home value |
$154,780 |
$355,000 |
$428,300 |
$170,800 |
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Median age of homes |
34.0 |
29.6 |
22.1 |
27.8 |
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Home appreciation |
26.0% |
26.8% |
13.9% |
7.7% |
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Homes - owned |
38.4% |
49.4% |
53.6% |
63.4% |
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Homes - rented |
51.9% |
43.7% |
40.6% |
21.7% |
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Homes - vacant |
9.7% |
6.5% |
5.8% |
14.8% |
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Commuting by bus |
3.1% |
6.1% |
5.1% |
2.0% |
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Commuting by carpool |
17.3% |
14.4% |
14.5% |
14.6% |
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Commuting by auto |
72.6% |
70.4% |
72.1% |
71.6% |
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Working at home |
1.9% |
3.3% |
3.8% |
5.6% |
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Family Facts |
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Currently married |
48.2% |
45.6% |
52.4% |
58.3% |
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Never married |
29.7% |
34.9% |
30.1% |
23.8% |
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Divorced |
11.1% |
9.5% |
9.5% |
7.7% |
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Widowed |
6.3% |
5.7% |
5.6% |
7.4% |
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Separated |
4.7% |
4.4% |
2.5% |
2.8% |
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Married - w/ children |
24.4% |
24.1% |
37.8% |
28.5% |
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Married - no children |
22.3% |
22.4% |
36.5% |
31.3% |
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Single - w/ children |
13.9% |
12.3% |
14.2% |
9.3% |
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Single - no children |
39.3% |
40.8% |
11.6% |
30.7% |
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Education |
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High school graduates |
76.0% |
76.8% |
76.8% |
80.4% |
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College degree - 2 year |
8.5% |
11.1% |
7.1% |
8.2% |
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College degree - 4 year |
8.9% |
24.1% |
17.1% |
14.9% |
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Graduate degree |
5.1% |
12.7% |
9.5% |
7.0% |
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Expenditures per student |
$4,573 |
$5,162 |
$5,571 |
$5,896 |
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Students per teacher |
22.3 |
21.3 |
18.8 |
16.0 |
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Students per librarian |
n/a |
8,933 |
5,283 |
934 |
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Students per guidance counselor |
460 |
8,933 |
5,283 |
560 |
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Economy |
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Unemployment rate |
5.8% |
6.3% |
6.5% |
5.7% |
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Recent job growth |
-0.0% |
-0.0% |
1.0% |
1.4% |
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Future job growth |
4.6% |
-0.0% |
1.0% |
10.5% |
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Sales tax |
8.25% |
8.24% |
7.79% |
5.63% |
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Income tax |
6.00% |
6.00% |
6.00% |
5.02% |
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Cost of living index |
97.6 |
145.7 |
162.8 |
100.0 |
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Health |
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Air quality |
1 |
1 |
36 |
48 |
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Watershed quality |
52 |
52 |
41 |
54 |
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Physicians per capita |
243.5 |
235.3 |
168.6 |
168.5 |
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Health cost index |
119.5 |
118.8 |
136.5 |
100.0 |
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Superfund site index |
10 |
10 |
65 |
71 |
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UV index |
6.2 |
6.2 |
5.2 |
4.3 |
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Climate |
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Altitude |
2,402 |
608 |
1,429 |
1,058 |
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Rainfall (inches annually) |
5.2 |
16.0 |
26.2 |
38.8 |
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Snowfall (inches annually) |
6.5 |
0.3 |
12.1 |
24.4 |
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January avg. low temp |
28.6 |
44.9 |
35.3 |
21.6 |
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July avg. high temp |
99.9 |
85.4 |
87.7 |
86.4 |
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Days of precipitation annually |
35 |
34 |
61 |
112 |
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Days mostly sunny annually |
286 |
283 |
258 |
205 |
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Comfort index (during hot weather) |
17 |
46 |
56 |
44 |