The Antelope Valley
Palmdale
Population: 181,139
For more than 50 years, Palmdale has been on the leading edge of America’s newest technologies, with major breakthroughs in aerospace materials science, energy and the environment.
- • Nearly 2,000 businesses that encompass not only world-class engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, but remarkable new medical facilities, like Delta Scientific create products that keep people safe across the globe and Vision Engineering is pioneering innovative energy saving LED lighting technology that provides comprehensive solutions with minimal energy use
- • A strong service sector and a robust retail marketplace..
- • Planning is underway to tie California’s High Speed Rail system with Palmdale Transportation Center to provide fast and easy travel to downtown LA, the Bay Area and beyond. This regional multi-modal hub offers convenient connections to major ground transportation providers including Metrolink commuter rail, AVTA, Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound.
There’s plenty to do, from taking in a concert at Palmdale Amphitheater, cooling off at DryTown Water Park, enjoying theatre at Palmdale Playhouse or playing a game at Best of the West Softball Complex. Home to the region’s retail hub, the Antelope Valley Mall features Macy’s, Dillards, JCPenney, Sears, H&M, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Cinemark movie theatre and a host of popular restaurants including Yard House, ClaimJumper and Olive Garden.
