Best Neighborhoods in Palmdale, CA

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Joshua Ranch ranks first of 10 ranked Palmdale neighborhoods on overall score, at 4.0 out of 5. Ritter Ranch is next at 3.6 out of 5. 1 Palmdale neighborhood score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

Houseberry scores 10 Palmdale neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Palmdale run from 1.9 to 4.0 out of 5, and 1 scores 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $427,000 in Downtown Palmdale to $828,000 in Joshua Ranch across 10 priced neighborhoods.

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Joshua Ranch, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Joshua Ranch, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 4.0/5
SCHOOL3.5/5
SAFETY4.8/5
AMENITIES0.3/5
PRICE$828,000
APPRECIATION-0.10 %
VALUE-
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Ritter Ranch, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Ritter Ranch, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5
SCHOOL3.0/5
SAFETY4.5/5
AMENITIES0.2/5
PRICE$735,000
APPRECIATION-0.10 %
VALUE-
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Anaverde, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Anaverde, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5
SCHOOL2.9/5
SAFETY4.5/5
AMENITIES0.2/5
PRICE$586,000
APPRECIATION-
VALUE-
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Rancho Vista, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Rancho Vista, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5
SCHOOL2.8/5
SAFETY4.4/5
AMENITIES0.3/5
PRICE$604,000
APPRECIATION-0.20 %
VALUE$0
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East Palmdale, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

East Palmdale, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 2.9/5
SCHOOL1.9/5
SAFETY3.7/5
AMENITIES0.3/5
PRICE$489,000
APPRECIATION0.70 %
VALUE-
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West Palmdale, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

West Palmdale, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 2.9/5
SCHOOL2.3/5
SAFETY3.4/5
AMENITIES0.3/5
PRICE$485,000
APPRECIATION0.10 %
VALUE-
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Quail Valley, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Quail Valley, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 2.7/5
SCHOOL2.3/5
SAFETY3.4/5
AMENITIES0.2/5
PRICE$478,000
APPRECIATION0.20 %
VALUE-
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North Palmdale, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

North Palmdale, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 2.4/5
SCHOOL1.8/5
SAFETY3.3/5
AMENITIES0.2/5
PRICE$455,000
APPRECIATION0.40 %
VALUE-
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Downtown Palmdale, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Downtown Palmdale, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 2.1/5
SCHOOL1.9/5
SAFETY2.3/5
AMENITIES0.5/5
PRICE$427,000
APPRECIATION0.20 %
VALUE-
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Marie Kerr, Palmdale, CA neighborhood

Marie Kerr, Palmdale, CA

Overall Score : 1.9/5
SCHOOL2.0/5
SAFETY1.8/5
AMENITIES0.5/5
PRICE$564,000
APPRECIATION-0.10 %
VALUE-

Scores updated September 2026

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Palmdale neighborhoods: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods in Palmdale?

Joshua Ranch has the highest overall score in Palmdale, at 4.0 out of 5. The next highest overall scores in Palmdale are Ritter Ranch (3.6 out of 5) and Anaverde (3.5 out of 5).

What are the best places to live in Palmdale?

Houseberry's highest-scored Palmdale neighborhoods are Joshua Ranch (4.0 out of 5), Ritter Ranch (3.6 out of 5) and Anaverde (3.5 out of 5), out of 10 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.

What do homes cost in Palmdale's highest-ranked neighborhoods?

Across the top 5 Palmdale neighborhoods by overall score, the median home price is $604,000. Prices among those top 5 Palmdale neighborhoods run from $489,000 in East Palmdale to $828,000 in Joshua Ranch.

How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Palmdale?

Houseberry ranks 10 neighborhoods in Palmdale. 1 Palmdale neighborhood score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

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