Located just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, the Santa Clarita Valley feels worlds apart. Surrounded by acres of protected open space, the SCV is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest and happiest cities in the US. Miles of hiking and biking trails make outdoor activities a breeze.
Safe neighborhoods and great schools make the Santa Clarita Valley a great place for growing families. From millennials ready to purchase their first home to executives seeking exclusive neighborhoods, our region has something for everyone. Companies and their teams love it here!
3rd Safest Mid-Sized City in America
15th Happiest City in America
Best Place to Start a Family
Grow Your Lifestyle
From special events to everyday experiences that make for the perfect work/life balance, Santa Clarita Valley boasts top-tier education, beautiful new home developments, a dynamic business community and a positive, lively culture for people of all ages to enjoy!
There are countless fun things to do in Santa Clarita Valley. From theme parks and historic house tours to endless outdoor recreation and celebrity sightings, you can fill your days with plenty of fantastic experiences for all ages. Santa Clarita Valley sits perfectly in the middle of all the top Southern California events and excursions.
As part of the SCV’s “greenbelt”, these preserved natural areas not only provide recreational opportunities for residents but also protect crucial natural habitats for wildlife. If you enjoy hiking, camping, biking, horseback riding or just going on nature walks – SCV has wide open spaces for you to explore!
SCV is home to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, an award winning, state-of-the-art medical center that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services across multiple specializations. Kaiser Permanente's high-tech “next generation” is another local specialty care facility, along with regional offices for UCLA Health, Providence Holy Cross, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, City of Hope Cancer Center and more.
Our valley also has ranked highly amongst the healthiest, most physically fit, and relaxing places to live. In both California and the whole US!
Safe
Based on FBI statistics, the City of Santa Clarita consistently ranks as one of the safest cities of its size (population over 150,000) in the nation. Santa Clarita is one of the best places to live in California because of the proactive public safety programs, which include an emphasis on youth and business.
Check out the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Santa Clarita Valley in ourTALENT REPORT!
Discover why the SCV's ideal location, fast-growing economy, and extraordinary quality of life make it such a highly attractive market for talent to grow their lifestyles, families, and careers!
Our market access, advanced workforce, unmatched quality of life and presence of local, high growth firms will likely propel future growth in this industry. Also, the community's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles and its access to rail, interstates and other highways allow it to offer strong access to supply and distribution channels. These are just a few reasons why many aerospace and defense companies, manufacturers, and more have chosen the Santa Clarita Valley as their home.
Because the Santa Clarita Valley offers a high quality of life, a variety of tax and incentive programs for both small and large companies, and close proximity to most Southern California business centers, it's no wonder our region has been named Los Angeles County's most business-friendly city time and time again.
Poised for growth - the Santa Clarita Valley is one of LA County’s fastest growing communities. It is expected to average 0.8 percent per year between 2022 and 2027, and the valley-wide population is expected to grow by approximately 12,000 residents.
72%
of local residents ages 25 and above have at least some college education under their belts, with 38.2% having a four-year degree or higher.
$121,400
The average median household income in the Santa Clarita Valley was $121,400. This is one of the highest levels in the state, which averages at $88,967.
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