Lancaster City Property Records in California

Lancaster is a city in the Antelope Valley of northern Los Angeles County, California. Ownership, valuation and recorded-document information for Lancaster properties is held at the county level, with permit records kept by the city.

Los Angeles County Assessor maintains parcel ownership, assessed values and property characteristics, while the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk records and provides copies of deeds, deeds of trust, liens and other recorded instruments. Disputes and foreclosure or title cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. For building permits, zoning and code enforcement, contact the City of Lancaster Development Services Department.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$76,083
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$409,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,686
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.90%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,696 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
58%
Population
Population:
170,013

Lancaster Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Lancaster, showing counts for violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime figures include murder, robberies, and assaults, while property crime figures include total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The data lists 29 murders, 282 robberies, and 981 assaults. For property crime, it reports 3,150 property crimes, 631 burglaries, and 1,398 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category, which helps readers see the types of reported crime in Lancaster and compare the volume of violent and property offenses. The figures reflect reported crime only.

Robberies
Robberies:
282
Burglary
Burglary:
631
Murder
Murder:
29
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
1398
Theft
Theft:
1121
Assault
Assault:
981
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
77

What Is the Population Profile of Lancaster

Lancaster's Race and Ethnicity data shows that Hispanic residents make up the largest group, with 78,027 people (46%). White residents are the second largest group at 41,470 (24%), followed by Black residents at 35,708 (21%). The data also includes Asian residents (6,637, 4%), residents of two or more races (6,585, 4%), other race (1,100, 0.65%), Pacific Islander (299, 0.18%), and American Indian (189, 0.11%) populations.

Hispanic
46%
78,027
White
24%
41,470
Black
21%
35,708
Asian
4%
6,637
Two + Races
4%
6,585
Other Race
0.65%
1,100
Pacific Islander
0.18%
299
American Indian
0.11%
189

Lancaster, Ratings Compared Across California C-

Lancaster's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city. Its highest-rated categories are Diversity (A+), Weather (A), and Access to Outdoor Activities (A). Other notable ratings include Access to Parks (A), Commute (B), and Housing (D). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
A
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A+
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
D
Jobs
Jobs
C
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Lancaster

Lancaster's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (30%), Below High School (18%), and Some College (17%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
30%
Below High School
18%
Some College
17%
Bachelor Degree
13%
Associate Degree
9%
Masters Degree
6%
Doctorate
0.63%

When Were Homes Built

Lancaster's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (44%), followed by 2000 - Present (22%) and 1960 - 1979 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
44%
2000 - Present
22%
1960 - 1979
21%
1940 - 1959
12%
Before 1939
1%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Lancaster's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (36%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (29%) and 2 Bedrooms (19%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
36%
4 Bedrooms
29%
2 Bedrooms
19%
5 or More Bedrooms
7%
1 Bedroom
6%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Lancaster's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (14%), 10 - 17 (14%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
14%
10 - 17
14%
35 - 44
14%
Under 10
13%
65 Plus
12%
55 - 64
12%
45 - 54
11%
18 - 24
9%

Property Market Trends at Lancaster

Lancaster's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $409,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,696 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Lancaster's dynamic real estate landscape.

Lancaster Assessor Office

Los Angeles County Assessor's Office Lancaster

Street:
251 E. Avenue K6
City:
Lancaster
County:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Zip Code:
93535
Phone:
661-940-6700
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM)

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