Is Victorville a good place to retire?

In the end, Victorville was ranked No. 248 and dubbed one of the “worst retirement destinations” in the state and just a bit worse than Adelanto at No. 247 and Hesperia at No. 242.Sep 24, 2019

Ask locals what they think makes this California town the best place to live, and they are likely to say, “Victorville is a great place to raise kids!” With a steady economy and high scores in the categories of health and demographics, there's no question — Victorville belongs on the list of 100 Best Places to Live.

Apple Valley's historical roots lead back to the mid-1800s when it was a farming community known as Lebanon Township. The first settlers to the area were believed to have come from the east coast around 1855. On April 6, 1858, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners created Union Township.

Born in Victorville, California

• Ryan Garcia, 22. Boxer.
• Tahani Anderson, 18. Dancer.
• Stevie Ryan (1984-2017) TV Actress.
• Dominik Scheib, 20. Instagram Star.
• Travis Van Winkle, 38. Movie Actor.
• David Petruschin, 42. Reality Star.
• Elijah Jones, 25.
• Michael Wolff, 69. Composer.

Victorville cost of living is 107.7

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Victorville has an overall cost of living index of 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100. By definition, that implies Victorville ranks as the #2,532 most expensive place in the Golden State.

Victorville Neighborhoods Some of the safest neighborhoods in Victorville include Spring Valley Lake, Mountain View Acres, El Rio Road/Dos Palmas Road, Route 395/Palmdale Road, and Rancho Road/Amethyst Road. Areas with the highest crime rates include the City Center, Frost and Thorn neighborhoods.Jun 17, 2013

VICTORVILLE — While homes in the High Desert have not appreciated at the rate of other regions in California over the last two decades, buying a residence here is still a great investment. Median home values in that Los Angeles County city grew by $1.4 million over the last two decades.Jun 24, 2019

VICTORVILLE — One High Desert city has the distinction of being named one of the most dangerous cities in California. The report, which was released Monday, included crime statistics gleaned from California cities with a population of 100,000 or more. (No other High Desert cities qualify.)May 18, 2016

Thursday, July 31, 1952. Michael Wolff is the most famous person from Victorville, California.

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Victorville is 1 in 37. Based on FBI crime data, Victorville is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Victorville has a crime rate that is higher than 75% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

VICTORVILLE — Affordable housing, great weather, family and the proximity to Southern California attractions — these are the primary reasons why people have relocated to the High Desert from other parts of the country. “People are moving here from all over the country, especially from down the hill.Feb 17, 2018

Victorville, California is best known as a stop along the famed Route 66 within its Old Town Victorville historic district. The Mojave Desert city enjoys a cold desert climate year-round and has been used as a filming site for a number of major feature films, including Lethal Weapon, Face/Off, and Kill Bill: Volume 2.Jun 25, 2021