The city of Lancaster is located within California close to the Mojave Desert. It is the second largest city within the region. Currently it has a population of roughly 145,074 inhabitants and is considered the 8th biggest city in Los Angeles County. The city is separated from Bakersfield by the Tehachapi mountain range (to the north) and from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel Mountains (to the south.) Lancaster is located about seventy miles north from Los Angeles. It is the 9th fastest growing city in the US, having gone from 37,000 in 1977 to its present people of 145,074.
With an annual income of $61,298, the standard of living is high for the majority of families when compared to the national averages. The housing prices within the area are likewise lower than the state average at approximately $302,000. One interesting fact is that 70% or more of the people of Lancaster own their very own homes.
Lancaster city puts a huge priority on local business and supports growth by offering low priced land and less red tape as an incentive. Growth has quickly increased over the years as distribution centers for businesses consisting of S, Michaels and Rite Aid have developed.
The Lancaster Redevelopment Agency is responsible for attracting various businesses to the city. It has recently attracted a variety of retail and dining companies to Lancaster Town Center as well as Front Row Center. The Agency has designated five areas as industrial and business parks, which are Fox Field Industrial Corridor, Enterprise Business Park, Lancaster Business Park, North Lancaster Industrial Center, and North Valley Industrial Center.
One major objective for development in the city is to continue the downtown revitalization venture. There are some historic buildings and a lot of contemporary amenities currently within the downtown area comprising a performing arts center and a library. The Lancaster Old Town Site (LOTS) is responsible for the renovation of business facades in the Old Town area.
During 2010, the BVLD was finished. The BVLD, that is situated between sierra highway and 10th street west, is a revitalized stretch of Lancaster Boulevard which runs about a mile.