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Curated by Simir Shah
Who lands here
Families tied to Edwards Air Force Base, Plant 42 and the aerospace industry, plus households looking for more space than the LA basin offers.
The vibe
Wide streets, desert skies and a walkable downtown on The BLVD, with a weekly farmers market and a busy city events calendar.
Schools
Lancaster School District serves much of the city's TK-8 enrollment, though Westside Union and Eastside Union serve some neighborhoods; Antelope Valley Union High School District runs the high schools. Use each district's address locator.
Getting around
You'll want a car, but AVTA buses cover Lancaster and Palmdale, AVUHSD students ride free with a GoPass, and Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line ends at Lancaster.
Finding your community
Sign up for Alert Lancaster for high-wind, earthquake and road-closure notices, and know the city's cooling-center options for summer heat. The Lancaster Library is an LA County Library branch.
Now go explore Lancaster
A friendly orientation, not advice. Neighborhoods, schools and prices change and depend on your exact address — always verify school assignments and lease details directly. New to the area? Start with the New to SoCal hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster a good place for families new to Southern California?
Lancaster is the larger of the Antelope Valley's two cities, a high-desert community of more than 170,000 in northern LA County known for The BLVD downtown, aerospace jobs and room to spread out. Families tied to Edwards Air Force Base, Plant 42 and the aerospace industry, plus households looking for more space than the LA basin offers.
How are the schools in Lancaster?
Lancaster School District serves much of the city's TK-8 enrollment, though Westside Union and Eastside Union serve some neighborhoods; Antelope Valley Union High School District runs the high schools. Use each district's address locator.
Do I need a car in Lancaster?
You'll want a car, but AVTA buses cover Lancaster and Palmdale, AVUHSD students ride free with a GoPass, and Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line ends at Lancaster.