© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Quartz Hill.
Quartz Hill is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Quartz Hill
Quartz Hill is a community of 10,968 people in California. The median household income is $105,443, median rent runs about $1,540 per month, and median home values are around $485,300. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Quartz Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
84.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Quartz Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Quartz Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.2%), and 17.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Quartz Hill
In Quartz Hill, rent runs 24% below the CA average, and home values are 34% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,601
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Quartz Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Quartz Hill, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Quartz Hill: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Quartz Hill is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Quartz Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute34.8 min avg
How Quartz Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Quartz Hill, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Quartz Hill, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Quartz Hill, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
177 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Quartz Hill is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Quartz Hill, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Quartz Hill is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Quartz Hill has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
6.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 31°F | 1.46" |
| Feb | 62°F | 35°F | 1.76" |
| Mar | 67°F | 40°F | 0.96" |
| Apr | 73°F | 45°F | 0.39" |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.10" |
| Jun | 91°F | 62°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 98°F | 67°F | 0.14" |
| Aug | 98°F | 65°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 91°F | 57°F | 0.12" |
| Oct | 80°F | 46°F | 0.34" |
| Nov | 67°F | 35°F | 0.37" |
| Dec | 58°F | 30°F | 1.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Quartz Hill
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Quartz Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Antelope Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Lancaster
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Palmdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Quartz Hill
Quartz Hill's student/teacher ratio is 25.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Quartz Hill (within 15 miles)
Antelope Valley Community College District
2.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,534 students · in-state tuition $1,124 · 30% graduate · median earnings $39,944 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: César E. Chávez National Monument, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Quartz Hill
Quartz Hill has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being César E. Chávez National Monument (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
45 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
49 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Quartz Hill
Quartz Hill Library
42018 N. 50th St. W., Quartz Hill
Cities Near Quartz Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Quartz Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Quartz Hill FAQ
Is Quartz Hill, California affordable?⌄
Quartz Hill's median rent is $1,540/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $105,443/year. Median home value is $485,300.
Is Quartz Hill, California safe?⌄
Quartz Hill is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Quartz Hill, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Quartz Hill, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Quartz Hill, California?⌄
The cost of living in Quartz Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,540/month and median household income is $105,443/year. The median home value is $485,300. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Quartz Hill, California?⌄
The average commute in Quartz Hill is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from