Open Houses in Palmdale, CA

If I were searching through open houses in Palmdale, I’d plan around the drive first, because this Antelope Valley city sits on the far side of the San Gabriel Mountains from the Los Angeles Basin. The list below refreshes every morning with homes in Palmdale that have an open house coming up.

This Week’s Open Houses in Palmdale

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What I’d Look For If I Were Buying in Palmdale

If I were buying in Palmdale, I’d first decide how much driving I could live with. The Census Bureau puts the average commute at 39.9 minutes, about ten minutes longer than the Los Angeles metro average, and roughly 30% of commuters spend an hour or more getting to work. I’d test the trip on a weekday before I got attached to any house.

The median home value is $471,000, well below the $871,300 metro figure, and the median home was built in 1989. So I’d expect mostly homes from the last few decades, and I’d ask about the age of the roof and the cooling system. About 66% of homes are owner-occupied, so I’d also check the property type on each listing.

From My Notes: Palmdale in September 2026

When I pulled the list on September 29, 2026, this is what the next stretch of Palmdale open houses looked like:

• 7 homes had an open house scheduled, with 9 showings in all.
• The middle half were asking between $548K and $610K.
• The lowest was $377K, and the highest was $1.10M.
• Four and five bedrooms were tied as the most common, and the median size was about 2,160 square feet.
• 6 of the 7 homes were in ZIP code 93551.

With most homes in one ZIP code, I’d map the drive from there to work before choosing which to visit.

Areas I’d Put on My List in Palmdale

Palmdale Housing at a Glance

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024. Metro is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area.

Getting Around Palmdale

State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway, runs through the city, and State Route 138 shares the same roadway. Streets follow a grid of lettered avenues and numbered streets. A few details would shape my plans:

• The Palmdale Transportation Center, 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive, is a Metrolink Antelope Valley Line station with 750 free spaces for passengers. Antelope Valley Transit Authority buses connect there.
• For maintenance, Metrolink will shut the Antelope Valley Line between Lancaster and Los Angeles on October 3 and 4, 2026.
• California’s High-Speed Rail Authority approved the 38.3-mile, $22.6 billion Palmdale to Burbank segment on June 27, 2024, with stations at the Palmdale Transportation Center and Burbank Airport.
• Metro is studying SR-14 improvements from Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita to Avenue P in Palmdale. The study has no published schedule.

There is no Metro Rail or busway in Palmdale. Palmdale Regional Airport has no scheduled commercial passenger service, though the city says it is working with the Air Force on the possibility of bringing it back. About 40% of commuters here travel 45 minutes or more, so the route to work would be one of my first questions on any listing.

How I’d Plan an Open House Day in Palmdale

Across the 9 hosted showings, the timing follows a pattern:

• Saturday is the busiest day, with 5 showings, followed by Sunday with 3.
• Most start at 12 p.m. or 1 p.m.

Palmdale covers about 106 square miles, so I’d group stops by area and not by price, and leave a buffer between them. Because addresses follow the avenue and street grid, I’d map each stop before leaving to see how far apart they really are.

Heat is the main weather issue. There are about 35 afternoons a year at or above 100 degrees, and the city posts cooling center information, so I’d start early, carry water and keep the hottest part of the afternoon light. Winter mornings can be at or below freezing, so I’d dress for the start of the day.

Palmdale Open House FAQ

Where does Palmdale end and Lancaster begin?

Palmdale is the southern neighbor of Lancaster, and the two cities share a border along the avenues near Avenue M, which has been renamed Columbia Way. This page covers only homes inside the city of Palmdale.

When does the Palmdale list update?

Every morning. Once a Palmdale open house is scheduled it is added, and after it happens it comes off.

What is the median home value in Palmdale?

The Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes is $471,000, compared with $871,300 for the Los Angeles metro area.

How long is the commute from Palmdale?

The average commute for workers is 39.9 minutes, compared with 29.5 for the Los Angeles metro area. About 30% of commuters take an hour or longer.

Can I reach Los Angeles by train from Palmdale?

Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line stops at the Palmdale Transportation Center. I’d check the schedule and any service advisories first, since the line will be closed between Lancaster and Los Angeles on October 3 and 4, 2026.

Do I need an agent to go to an open house in Palmdale?

No. The open house is public, so going alone is fine. Some hosts ask guests to sign in first.

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