The city of Valencia, California is located in the Santa Clarita Valley, approximately 30 miles north of the heart of Los Angeles. The valley is about 200 square miles and surrounded by three different mountain ranges. Valencia is a relatively new town, having developed over the past 36 years. Valencia currently has a population of 42,000, but is experiencing a tremendous growth spurt.

This is a city with a plan. In fact, its master plan has been highly acclaimed. It is home to Valencia Gateway, the largest and most impressive Business, Technology, and Industry center in Los Angeles County. There are 1,400 businesses located at the Gateway, employing approximately 42,000 people. With the robust nature of the local economy, business prospects here are good for all.

Valencia is calculated a way to provide its citizens with a comfortable lifestyle without all the noise and congestion of a city. Although people are relocating to Valencia from many places, much of its influx is coming from other, more densely populated parts of Los Angeles County. People are looking for the lifestyle that Valencia has to offer. Things are moving at a little slower pace here.

Newcomers to the area will enjoy a relatively moderate climate; summer temperatures range from 75 to 100 degrees, and winters average between 40 to 65 degrees. Because it is sunny most of the time, residents can enjoy the great outdoors all year round.

Area residents enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities. Castaic Lake Recreation Area offers sailing, jet skiing, boating, and fishing. There are also opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, and picnicking. There are a series of quiet pathways winding throughout the city, known as the paseos. Residents use these pathways for biking, jogging, walking, rollerblading and skateboarding.

The city is located a mere five minutes from Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. The brand-new Valencia Town Center mall offers more than 100 stores for those who love to shop. Within approximately 30-45 minutes, one can get to the beach, the desert, the airport, Dodger Stadium, and the myriad shops, restaurants, museums and more of the greater Los Angeles area.

This is a community rich in pride, and perfect for raising a family. Valencia was recently ranked the 6th safest city in the country. Along with a solid safety record, the schools in Valencia are high-ranking from elementary through high school.

This charming city has something for everyone; affordable housing, business opportunities, great schools, temperate climate, and lots of fun stuff and recreational opportunities. Best of all, it has a great location. Valencia isn't too far from anything.