About Palmdale:

Named one of the fastest-growing cities in America, the City of Palmdale has enjoyed tremendous growth and prosperity over the last decade. The more than 152,000 residents who call Palmdale home enjoy a pleasing quality of life in this family-oriented community.In 1986, the population of the City of Palmdale was 23,350. Today, Palmdale is emerging as a rapidly growing and thriving community with over 147,000 residents. The City’s record growth has made it one of the fastest-growing cities in America.Palmdale is located in the southern region of the Antelope Valley, approximately 60 miles northeast of Downtown Los Angeles off State Highway 14. Antelope Valley Top Employers: Edwards Air Force Base County of Los Angeles Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Palmdale School District Antelope Valley Hospital Northrop Grumman Wal-Mart (5 stores)Antelope Valley Union High School District AV Mall ; Bank of America; California State Prison; Lancaster School District1; West Side Elementary; Antelope Valley College8; Kaiser Permanente ; Rio Tinto Minerals; Rite Aid Distribution Center; The Boeing Company