Are you thinking of making a move to the Santa Clarita Valley but aren’t sure if it’s a good idea? In this video, I’m going to share the three biggest reasons why people move to Santa Clarita. We’ll look at everything from the schools to its proximity to LA so you know exactly what to expect.

 

The Schools

There are three big reasons why people choose Santa Clarita as their home—and no, it's not Magic Mountain. The first reason people move here is the schools. As a realtor, I can't tell you what schools are good and what schools are bad. However, I can tell you that we have some of the highest-ranked schools in the state of California.

People have different reasons why they choose a school. Most people choose schools because of their rankings as far as academics. Others, however, choose them based on their sports programs or a variety of different criteria. You’ll want to do some investigations on your own. While I can tell you how they rank, I cannot tell you what a “good” school is. After all, your definition of good might be different than mine.

To help, this website will show you all the different schools and districts in the Santa Clarita area. You’ll find a school locater as well, allowing you to enter any address to see the schools nearby. You can then click on the school to learn all about it and choose the best one for your kids.

A Safe Environment

The second reason people are moving to Santa Clarita is safety. We are one of the safest cities in the nation. There are two different rankings that we have. One, by SmartAsset, ranks us the third-safest city in the nation. This ranking compares our city to the top 200 cities of similar size in the United States.

Another ranking by SafeWise puts us as the 13th safest city in California. This is because there are a lot of little tiny towns and areas in California that we’re being compared to. These places have no crime because they only have anywhere from 900 to 2,000 people. Here in Santa Clarita, we have a few 100,000 people.

When you compare those numbers, obviously we cannot be the third safest city in the nation when you’re comparing us to small towns as well. Still, Santa Clarita is a super safe area overall. It’s the third safest in the nation when compared to areas of similar size and the 13th safest city in the state of California.

Proximity

The third biggest reason is proximity to LA, Burbank, and Glendale. These are places people travel to or work in, but don't necessarily want to live in those areas for a few reasons. Maybe it's just too expensive down in the city. Maybe it's because they don't like all the traffic. Either way, Santa Clarita is a suburb of LA that provides a great alternative.

This means that once you get home, it's not as crowded and it’s a newer area. We have great schools, lots of parks, a lot of recreation, and plenty of things to do. Everything's just a little bit more spread out. You actually get nice-sized backyards and a lot of different things you cannot get down in LA. It’s also safer for your kids to go outside and play.

Santa Clarita is considered a bedroom community, although we are growing. The city is adding a lot of companies that want to have a place in Santa Clarita because a lot of their employees live there. They can give them a better quality of life, especially if employees don’t have to commute every day.

Enjoy California Living In Santa Clarita

So if you're thinking about moving to California and you're considering Santa Clarita, I definitely recommend a visit. I just had somebody call based on one of these videos the other day, and they're coming out next week to take a look around. I’d be happy to give you a tour and show you around to help you get to know the area, so feel free to reach out to me.

If you want to learn more about what Santa Clarita offers, make sure you subscribe to my channel. I post a few times a month and talk about the different areas of Santa Clarita—including the activities and amenities it offers. , we talk about things to kids, three things you could do here just about everything you could think of. Stay tuned to see what I feature in the next episode!