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Lancaster, California

city · Los Angeles County

At a glance

169,169
Population
$446,600
Median home value
47% above U.S. median
$1,764/mo
Median rent
31% above U.S. median
$81,511
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
30.8 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
7.5%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates81.4%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lancaster Economic Development
The City of Lancaster Economic Development Department supports business growth and job creation in Lancaster, CA, through workforce development, business incentives, site selection, and partnerships with local education and industry.
county County of Los Angeles Economic Development
LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is the central economic and workforce development agency for LA County. It creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces, with a mission to foster an equitable economy with inclusive and sustainable growth.
county Greater Antelope Valley Eco Alliance
Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is an organization devoted to facilitating business growth and opportunity within a 3,000 square mile region. Membership is open to all businesses, government agencies and community organizations interested in investing in the region's future.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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