Is Valencia a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Santa Clarita, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
71 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 126 is dispatched for a public assist near North Walnut Street and Walnut Park Lane in the 73rd district. | Walnut St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small brush fire in a wash near Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia in Santa Clarita. The fire was reported as a roughly 20-by-20-foot spot burning in medium to heavy brush and into a tree. Access was difficult due to bamboo and a water crossing, but ground crews contained the fire without needing air resources or dozers and requested additional crews to cut the tree and complete mop-up. | Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported brush fire in a wash area north of the intersection of Canyon Road and West Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. Ground and air units are coordinating attack operations on designated county radio channels. | Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a report of an unconscious person near Babbington Street and Camp Plenty Road in Santa Clarita. | Babington St, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible public assist near Robin Avenue and Dot Street in Santa Clarita, but the response was canceled shortly after dispatch. | Robin Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 | Other Non-Crime Event |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 216 dispatched to possible medical emergency for abdominal pain near McBean Parkway and Creekside Road. Incident number 625667 north 08 was mentioned with a request for red lock support. | McBean Pkwy & Creekside Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible 902A involving (name withheld)’s brother near Grandview Dr. Caller reports prior incidents of brandishing a weapon (417) and that the subject harmed himself; the subject is reportedly alone with a history of bipolar disorder, and it is unknown if he currently has a weapon. | Grandview Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91354 | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a second report of a possible non-injury traffic collision involving a white Honda Accord near the intersection of The Old Road and McBean Parkway in Santa Clarita. | McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 211 reported transporting a patient with basic life support to Henry Mayo hospital near McBean Parkway. | McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person call was reported near Magic Mountain Parkway and Railroad Avenue. Emergency units were dispatched. | Magic Mountain Pkwy & Railroad Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Valencia is an urban neighborhood in Santa Clarita, CA, with mostly medium to small single-family homes and apartments built mainly since 2000.
The median home price is $1,043,342 and average rent is $4,700, with a high vacancy rate of 10.1%, indicating many unoccupied homes.
Quick Facts
| First-Time Buyer Ranking | Better than 88.0% of CA neighborhoods |
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Housing market and real estate character
Valencia features a mix of owner and renter occupied medium to small single-family homes and apartments, mostly built since 2000.
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed ownership and rental |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Many homes built since 2000, some between 1970 and 1999 |
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family homes and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Valencia is well suited for first-time home buyers seeking quality neighborhoods with good equity potential.
| First-Time Buyer Suitability | Ranks better than 88.0% of CA neighborhoods |
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Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 69.3% |
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| Upper-Middle Income | Higher income than 84.1% of US neighborhoods |
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 23.7% |
| Hungarian Ancestry | 3.8% |
| Iranian Ancestry | 2.2% |
| Languages Spoken | English 68.0%, Spanish, Korean 8.7%, Tagalog, Indian languages |
Commute
Most residents drive alone, with many enduring longer commutes between 45 minutes and one hour.
Valencia residents mostly rely on cars and face longer commutes compared to many neighborhoods.
| Drive Alone Rate | 65.4% |
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| Carpool Rate | 7.5% |
| Long Commute (45-60 min) | 40.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Valencia?
The median home price is $1,043,342.
How diverse is Valencia?
The neighborhood has notable Hungarian and Iranian ancestry populations and multiple languages spoken.