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Quartz Hill, CA
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California.
Population
11,510
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,060
ZIP codes
0
Quartz Hill and its ZIP codes
Quartz Hill at a glance
- Quartz Hill is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $105,443 a year, 6% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $485,300 (34% below California) and median rent is $1,540 a month.
Local data for Quartz Hill, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quartz Hill, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,443
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$485,300
Median rent
$1,540/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,533), Irish Americans (1,125), German Americans (1,021).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Quartz Hill.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,080
4,525,460 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.1B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
How people get to work
Quartz Hill, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quartz Hill, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
10,584
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 31°F
6.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quartz Hill, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Quartz Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LancasterCity | 4.4 mi | 94.3 |
| Leona ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 18.6 |
| Desert View HighlandsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| PalmdaleCity | 8.8 mi | 106.1 |
| Elizabeth LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.8 |
| ActonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 39.3 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 22.8 |
| Lake HughesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.6 |
| RosamondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 52.1 |
| LittlerockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Sun VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.8 |
| Lake Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.7 |
| Santa ClaritaCity | 23 mi | 73.6 |
| Edwards AFBCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 17.1 |
| MojaveCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 58.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quartz Hill, CA in?
- Quartz Hill is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the population of Quartz Hill, CA?
- About 11,510 people live in Quartz Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quartz Hill?
- Nearby places include Lancaster (4.4 mi), Leona Valley (4.7 mi), Desert View Highlands (5.8 mi), Palmdale (8.8 mi), Elizabeth Lake (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023