Here's what it costs to live in Palmdale, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,802 per month, while the typical home is valued around $471,000. Households earn a median of $81,770 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 39. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$81,770
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,802
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$471,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
164,634
Latest estimate
Median Age
33 yrs
Census ACS
39.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,635
Per month
Avg Home Value
$351,350
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93535 | — | $1,473 | $300,000 |
| ZIP 93543 | — | $1,623 | $329,500 |
| ZIP 93550 | — | $1,457 | $345,200 |
| ZIP 93551 | — | $2,101 | $488,600 |
| ZIP 93552 | — | $1,797 | $383,300 |
| ZIP 93591 | — | $1,359 | $261,500 |
January Avg
46°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.8%
The cost of living index for Palmdale is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Palmdale is $1,802 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Palmdale is $81,770 per year.
The median home value in Palmdale is $471,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Palmdale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
