Our weekly Antelope Valley update for the week of Oct 22, 2026: the housing market, where people are eating, and what is happening around Palmdale, Lancaster and Quartz Hill. See this week’s live list on our Antelope Valley events page.
Antelope Valley values are still climbing. The median is $497,000, up 4.5% from a year ago, with about 780 homes for sale. Here are the numbers, the top 10 restaurants and what’s happening around Palmdale and Lancaster through Nov 1.
Antelope Valley real estate market update: Sept 13 – Oct 13, 2026
- $497,000 median sale price, up 4.5% from $475,800 a year ago
- 174 homes sold
- 32 days median to sell, vs 28 last year
- About 780 homes for sale
Values are still climbing, and buyers have real choice right now.
Source: TheMLS, single-family homes, Palmdale / Lancaster / Quartz Hill, last 30 days as of Oct 13, 2026, vs. same period last year. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Top 10 restaurants in Antelope Valley
The High Desert knows how to feed you well – Cuban sandwiches, pupusas, gumbo, curries and margaritas that have been reliable for decades. Here are ten Antelope Valley favorites, most of them family-owned. Tell us which one is your go-to!
– Your neighbors, Andy & Rebekah
- Baracoa Cuban Restaurant
Cuban · Palmdale - Chelly’s Cafe
Breakfast & Diner · Palmdale - El Carbonero Restaurant
Salvadoran · Palmdale - Fresco II on the Boulevard
Mediterranean · Palmdale - Lee Esther’s Creole & Cajun Eatery
Cajun & Creole · Palmdale - Lemon Leaf Café
Greek & Italian Café · Lancaster - Malhi’s Indian Cuisine
Indian · Palmdale - Medrano’s Mexican Restaurant
Mexican · Palmdale - Puerto Nuevo Restaurant
Mexican Seafood · Palmdale - Xevichez
Sushi & Mariscos · Palmdale
Source: The Adventurist, “The Best Restaurants in Palmdale California” (updated June 26, 2026). Restaurant links open in Google Maps.
Things to do in Antelope Valley: events Oct 22 – Nov 1, 2026
Trick or Treat Trail
Fri Oct 23 · 5–7:30 PM
Free candy trail, games and photo spots at Domenic Massari Park fieldhouse, 37716 55th St E, Palmdale.
Día de los Muertos Festival
Sat Oct 24 · 10 AM–6 PM
Free altars, music, food and vendors at Center for Spiritual Living AV, 1030 W. Ave L-8, Lancaster.
Halloween Spook-Tacular Dance
Sat Oct 24 · 5–7:30 PM
Free crafts, treats, dancing and a costume contest at Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center, Palmdale (register online).
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Thu Oct 29 · 4:30–7:30 PM
Prizes for best dog-and-owner duo and more at Sam Yellen Dog Park, 5100 E. Ave S, Palmdale.
Trick-or-Treat on The BLVD
Thu Oct 29 · 5–7 PM
Candy from downtown businesses, a 7 PM costume contest and the last BLVD Market of 2026, Lancaster Blvd.
Día de los Muertos at the Palmdale Playhouse
Sun Nov 1 · 4 PM
A Day of the Dead celebration at 38334 10th St E, Palmdale.
Events from public sources. Times and details can change, so confirm before you go.
Every Finish Line, Together: Rebekah Takes 1st at Cal Tri LA
On Sunday, October 18, Rebekah lined up at Cal Tri LA in Playa del Rey and Marina del Rey – a 1,640-yard ocean swim, a 24.3-mile bike and a 6-mile run – and she brought home 1st place in the F35–39 division.
But the moment that got us wasn’t the podium. It was the finish chute. Our son William has crossed every single finish line with his mom since the day he was born, and this one was no different. Watching the two of them run it in together is the whole reason we do this.
A huge thank-you to Rebekah’s coach and our dear friend, Jacqueline Beaulieu, for every workout, every pep talk and every early morning. And thank you to all our friends and family who cheered, texted and prayed her across the line.
Racing is only one part of Rebekah’s story. She’s the author of The Growing Christian: Two Paths of the Christian Belief and the founder of Taking the Wins, a faith and postpartum community for moms in every season. She also co-founded our Christian apparel brand, Lord and Armor, with me. If you or someone you love could use some encouragement, start with her free 7-day devotional, 7 Days of Taking the Wins.
Looking at homes in Antelope Valley?
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Andy Martinez Jr., Owner/Broker · CA DRE #01978202 · CO Real Estate Lic. #EI.100111345 · Company NMLS #2371431 · Andy Martinez Jr., MLO NMLS #2171006. Entity Mortgage and Realty, 26254 Prima Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Equal Housing Opportunity. Market information from TheMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Events and restaurant details come from public sources and can change, so confirm before you go.