Cost of Living in Palmdale, CA
Population: 165,487 • 2026 Data
$81,151
Median Household Income
+5% vs national
$1,736
Median Monthly Rent
+29% vs national
$435,300
Median Home Value
+28% vs national
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Palmdale
The median home value in Palmdale, CA is $435,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,736, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,831.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.7%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Palmdale, CA is $81,151. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%, with a labor force of 75,364 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.