Acton, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,721 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$110,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
54 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$695,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$788 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,718 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 46
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 66
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 0 0 80
Aug 0 0 79
Sep 0 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 2 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 7%

Schools

iLEAD Online
<1 miles, W
High Desert
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
iLEAD Hybrid
<1 miles, W
Meadowlark Elementary
2 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Antelope Valley College
12 miles, N 1.4 star
Career Care Institute
13 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of Antelope Valley
13 miles, NE 1.4 star
Lancaster Beauty School
14 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Palmdale Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NE 2.3 star
Antelope Valley Hospital
13 miles, NE 1.4 star
Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center
19 miles, W 2.3 star
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
20 miles, SW 1.4 star

Airports

Bob Hope Airport
23 miles, SW 2.3 star
Los Angeles International Airport
40 miles, SW 4.6 star
Ontario International Airport
45 miles, SE 2.3 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
47 miles, S 1.9 star