The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93536 sells for about $529,000, or $260 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 93536 — Lancaster
The 93536 housing market is currently a seller's market with a median sold price of $529,000. While prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, homes are selling significantly faster than the previous year, indicating sustained demand for this desirable Antelope Valley ZIP code. Note that some demographic and historical tax figures were not available at the specific ZIP level and have been omitted or estimated based on available regional data.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking newer construction and master-planned communities in a suburban setting.
Median prices moved down 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 7.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 93536, Los Angeles County, CA
West Lancaster is recognized for having some of the more desirable, top-rated schools within the Antelope Valley region.
The area features master-planned communities and newer construction, serving as a primary residential hub in the Antelope Valley.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Los Angeles County, California) — County Assessment Roll: Requires all real property to be appraised by the County Assessor to establish an assessed value, which serves as the basis for all property tax levies.
Residents primarily commute via the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) toward employment centers in the Santa Clarita Valley and Los Angeles basin.
The area offers access to local parks and proximity to regional desert recreation, with shopping and dining concentrated along major arterial corridors.
The rental market reflects balanced demand between buyers and renters, with median rents currently around $2,600 per month.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Antelope Valley industry mix, including aerospace, defense, and regional retail services.
Development activity is characterized by ongoing residential expansion in master-planned communities.
Parcels are subject to Los Angeles County property tax assessments and various local school and utility district levies.
Figures derived from ZCTA-level census data; some values estimated based on regional trends.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- DryTown Water Park4.515.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.85 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park3.89.7 mi
- Imagine City4.69.7 mi
- Willow Springs International Raceway4.710.4 mi
- Bloom Ranch of Acton518.7 mi
- AV Fair & Event Center4.44.4 mi
- Rancho Vista Golf Club4.37.5 mi
- Transplants Brewing Company4.89.7 mi
- Blackbird Airpark4.712.4 mi
- Century Circle4.418.2 mi
- Museum of Art and History4.66.5 mi
- Joe Davies Heritage Airpark4.712.3 mi
- MOAH:CEDAR4.56.6 mi
- Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve4.58.2 mi
- Apollo Community Regional Park4.63.1 mi
- Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park4.57 mi
- Lancaster National Soccer Center4.410.8 mi
- Marie Kerr Park4.68.9 mi
- Rancho Vista Golf Club4.37.5 mi
- Antelope Valley Country Club4.410.1 mi
- Antelope Valley Mall4.29.7 mi
- WinCo Foods4.36.9 mi
- Vallarta Supermarkets4.25.2 mi
- Dillard's4.49.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.26.4 mi
- Mojave Air & Space Port4.523.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent residential area within the ZIP known for its distinct community character.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.