| Working in the Los Angeles area but looking for | | | | The population, as of March 2006, is estimated at |
| an affordable area with lots of local things to do | | | | 177,418 with a median resident age of 33 years |
| for yourself or the family? One of California's best | | | | old. Santa Clarita was the fastest growing city |
| kept real estate secrets is the Santa Clarita | | | | among the cities with a population of 150,000 in |
| Valley located just thirty-five miles northwest of | | | | 2003.Santa Clarita, while supporting business |
| Los Angeles. Homeowners enjoy picturesque | | | | development, has a strong respect for the |
| vistas, beautiful lakes, recreation to fit every | | | | environment making it a safe and hospitable |
| family member's need, award winning schools, | | | | location for both families and businesses. In fact, |
| cultural venues of varying genres; and best of all, | | | | California Business magazine states "The city is |
| Santa Clarita Valley is close to metropolitan areas | | | | the second best mid-sized city in which to |
| surrounding and including Los Angeles.Choices for | | | | conduct business." And City & State magazine |
| Homes in Santa Clarita range from single-family | | | | named "Santa Clarita one of the top five |
| residences to condos, apartments, and even | | | | up-and-coming cities in the entire nation."Santa |
| assisted living facilities. Over 40% of the new | | | | Clarita boasts many attractions designed to please |
| homes sold in 2004 were condominiums. There is | | | | the entire family. From Amusement parks to |
| a distinct increase in these dwellings since the | | | | lakes and parks to golf courses, there is |
| prices are more affordable, and there is less | | | | something for everyone in the family. This fine |
| maintenance. Apartments are not as readily | | | | community is considered one of California's best |
| available because living in Santa Clarita is highly | | | | kept secrets.Alison Leaderman does online |
| desirable and rents continue to rise. The average | | | | marketing for Gold Feather Realty where |
| rent on a two-bedroom apartment for example | | | | traditional channels and new Internet advertising |
| was around $1,450 in 2004.Home sales in Santa | | | | channels are used to market your home to the |
| Clarita are breaking records and have been for | | | | widest possible audience. See current Santa Clarita |
| the past three years due to favorable interest | | | | Valley real estate for sale through our MLS home |
| rates and high demand. The city is located in Los | | | | search capability and also get free daily email |
| Angeles County just 35 miles northwest of LA. | | | | updates on personal search choices. |