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Moving to Santa Clarita, CA
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About Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita is a city of about 230,000 people (2020 census), the third-largest city in Los Angeles County, located about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles in the Santa Clarita Valley (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Formed in 1987 by merging Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, and Canyon Country, it is a master-planned community of paseo trails, and home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and California Institute of the Arts.
Home prices in Santa Clarita
The median listing price in Santa Clarita is $799K.
Top places in Santa Clarita
- Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
- Placerita Canyon Nature Center (Newhall).
- Santa Clarita Aquatic Center.
- Valencia Marketplace and Valencia Town Center.
- Old Town Newhall (Main Street arts district).
- Central Park and paseo trail network (100+ miles).
Commuting from Santa Clarita
- Freeways: I-5 (Golden State) runs through the valley; SR-14 (Antelope Valley) connects at Newhall Pass.
- Transit: Metrolink Santa Clarita (Antelope Valley) Line serves Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, and Newhall stations to downtown LA.
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~35–55 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~32 miles).
Santa Clarita FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Santa Clarita, CA?
The median listing price in Santa Clarita is $799K. Median listing price, Realtor.com market summary for September 2026 (preferred Sep/Oct 2026 figure) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Santa Clarita, CA?
Freeways: I-5 (Golden State) runs through the valley; SR-14 (Antelope Valley) connects at Newhall Pass.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.