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Beyond the urban areas and concrete jungle of Los Angeles lies a desert community know as the Antelope Valley California. The “AV” as it’s known to locals, is located just about an hour from LA and is known for its growing bedroom community. Folks that have been priced out of purchasing a home in the greater Los Angeles area make the commute as a trade off for affordable housing. Many of these folks make Palmdale or Lancaster their home.

The Antelope Valley has in recent years developed a booming economy of its own. What used to be a valley of residents that thrived off of local aerospace employment now have many large corporations in all sectors that they can seek employment from.

On the southernmost edge of the Antelope Valley is the San Gabriel mountain range, which was formed by the notorious San Andreas fault. These gorgeous mountains are home to many state parks and wildlife preserves, including Devil’s Punchbowl as well as others. The San Gabriel mountains are also home to several ski resorts, the most popular of which is in Mountain High in Wrightwood California.

On the northern edge of the valley is the Tehachapi mountain range. Tehachapi is a beautiful area in and of itself with cooler climates and 4 distinct seasons, the area is great for a retreat or as a place to call home. Tehachapi real estate is a steal in this market as well. Most homes in the are are custom and unique in their own way.

All in all this area has some great benefits and the affordability factor makes it that much more appealing. If you are looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of the Los Angeles area, be sure to check out the Antelope Valley. You will likely be glad you did!

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