Santa Clarita, CA

Valencia

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$175K - $3.6M
For Sale on Trulia:
392 homes
Rent:
$975 - $14.95K
For Rent on Trulia:
300 homes
To Downtown Los Angeles:
48 minutes
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What Locals Say about Valencia

At least 497 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Ewhitebook
    "It is a condo. There are no yards here. You would have to walk outside the complex to walk your dog. "
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  • Katie Grant Goldman
    "Great family neighborhood and excellent parks that are all-inclusive. Lots of bike trails. Convenient to stores."
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  • Mirna Escalante
    "Very clean, maintained and the people are mostly friendly. There are many different shops and restaurants around town. There are walking trails throughout town. There are also great parks, sports facilities and clubs."
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  • Tlccapistrano
    "People walk their dogs all the time - there are lots of walkways . There are parks and dog parks. It’s a serene area. "
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  • Amerijavad84
    "Nice neighborhood . The houses are beautiful and well made. The neighborhood has a beautiful huge swimming pool. The neighbors are very polite and kind."
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  • Sissela Gomez
    "There is pucnlic transportation which is really nice and I love that we have bike paths and trails everywhere "
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  • Dee Akers
    "Retired. Nice Neighbors & greenspace Local Traffic has increased w/ population influx. Accessible to downtown via Amtrack"
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  • Alicia Fender
    "Community HOA events, lunch trucks in the summer. Swimming pool is open to us, walking and talking with neighbors that I encounter. A lot of paseos to walk around in the summer "
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  • Alicia Fender
    "Very nice trails for walking your pets. People are very friendly. People pick up after their pets. Lots of public trash bags and dumpsters for throwing away their waste."
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  • Kerry Hochberg
    "I work from home but I know there is public transportation for commuters as I used to work in Woodland Hills and took the bus from Valencia. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Some dog owners are responsible and actually pick up their dogs waste but not everyone returns the favor. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to live and awesome schools. Wish there was more night life but overall it’s a great place to live"
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  • Trulia User
    "everything and everyone seem completely safe, as well as their dogs. It’s a lovely area. I’ve lived in the Newhall, Valencia area for about 47 years."
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  • Trulia User
    "The school’s are amazing. Worth being House poor for a bit to have the kids in great schools. There are great autism programs with on campus adult Transition programs. Plenty of restaurants and some night life. No dispensaries exist in town. "
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  • Trulia User
    "lots. of park and space for them to run and play. lots of other dogs to play with. nice yards for most of the houses"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 4 yrs . Good neighbors nice area and close to many shopping areas."
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  • Trulia User
    "Families and good schools are all around. Parks and safe places to walk. Lots of sports on school campuses and through the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 15 years- Great schools, easy access to freeway, lots of paseo’s for walking"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood we live in is Old Orchard. It’s like a throwback to my childhood. Kids play outside, neighbors are extremely friendly and all introduced themselves when we moved in. It’s a fantastic place to live."
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful parks and paseos. Lots of hiking near by and a lake 15 min away. Schools are rated top notch and club sports are available for kids. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and paseos to walk that go all through the neighborhood . Many walk there dogs in the park "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of kids in this area! The residential streets are pretty safe and lots of parks and schools nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great grass spaces but people get SO mad if you have the dog off the leash, which is annoying. But very safe, good for families."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood tries hard to do it’s best for the community and those who live here. Great access to shops, great schools, active City Council and diverse community. Great hiking trails and dog walking and parks. It’s growing quicker than I’m used to but it’s still warm and welcoming"
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  • Trulia User
    "Local swim team, community events such as Christmas sled rides and local artisan craft fairs are part of the community."
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  • Nicole D.
    "Valencia is very set up for families. It’s safe, clean and there are bike paths that go around the city. The schools are also great."
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  • Hhca23
    "fast and friendly with nice views, looks well maintained and looks very safe............................."
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  • Cheriweiss
    "We have lived here over 25 years. This is a great place to raise a family. The schools are outstanding. There are lots of places to walk or ride bicycles. It is very safe. "
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  • Jeanettecruzalegui
    "This neighborhood is extremely family friendly. There’s lots for kids to do and most neighborhoods are clean, safe, and well maintained."
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  • Amber D.
    "Concerts in the park, paint nights, boots and brews, clean streets, and people actually care about safety. "
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  • Chris.doggett
    "You will run into your neighbors and your children’s friends and families everywhere. This town is very small. Also very safe, lots of parks. Very good place to live for growing up and settling down "
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  • Micah K.
    "Concerts in the Park, Main Street Newhall, Central Park, Fireworks on 4th, Six Flags Magic Mountain."
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  • Chris.doggett
    "Although the city is generally safe, it is always best to watch your kids and know where they are going. "
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  • Pdatemp
    "Lived in this neighborhood for 10 years. It's quiet and the neighborhood is quite friendly. The streets can be a good excercise source as the streets turn into hills and there are paseos nearby."
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  • Maria I. C.
    "Very safe place to live.. and schools are great!. I have lived in Valenci since 2010, and I have had no regrets living in this beautiful neighborhood! "
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  • Jackie Y.
    "A very beautiful lake for walk, neighbors are so kind, shopping and hospital/doctor office all nearby"
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  • Carlos Z.
    "paseos and trails, great libraries and award winning schools. beach, mountains and desert all less than an hour away."
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  • Courtenay S.
    "Everything you need is within 5 miles away. Dining, shopping, work, car wash etc. You can walk if you don’t have a car or take public transportation to anywhere you need to be."
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  • Ava C.
    "Community events that make it special are sports events or local concerts nice restaurants and parks where u can watch the sunset it also has many activities and is a very family friendly area."
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  • Patti A.
    "Concerts in the Park (Central Park) is a very popular event, every month through summer I believe. About a mile or two away."
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