Santa Clarita Valley : California
Living a Biking Lifestyle in Santa Clarita Valley, California
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Where to Retire in Santa Clarita Valley and Home Prices
According to Zillow, the median home selling price in Santa Clarita was $784,214 in late 2022. There is an active adult community in Santa Clarita, see link at left.
What Is Special about Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita Valley is a historic area and offers a lot of outdoor recreation with many parks, hiking and biking.
What Is Not Special about Santa Clarita Valley
High cost of living
Climate and Physical Environment
The average January temperature is 51 degrees with the low about 43 degrees. July's average is 79 degrees, with July's high at 93 degrees.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Santa Clarita Valley is home to several nice restaurants with various cuisine, along with pubs and wineries. The town of Santa Clarita has golf courses, parks, over 30 miles of on-street bike lanes, and over 40 miles of natural paths for walking; the town also holds many events, and Six Flags amusement park is located here; Santa Clarita is home to three theaters, including the Canyon Theatre Guild, The MAIN and the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. The California Institute of the Arts, commonly referred to as CalArts is located in Valencia.
Crime
The Crime rate in Santa Clarita is well below the national average.
Medical Facilities
There are many medical facilities located within the Santa Clarita Valley including those in Santa Clarita, Newhall and Valencia.
Transportation
Many modes of transportation are provided throughout most of the Santa Clarita Valley including bus service, Metrolink trains which connect to downtown Los Angeles, and there are miles of paved bicycle paths and roadways; the League of American Bicyclists recognized Santa Clarita as a "Bronze" level Bicycle Friendly Community; the nearest airport is in Burbank 20 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport is about 40 miles away.
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