Our weekly Antelope Valley update for the week of Oct 29, 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.
Happy Halloween week! The Antelope Valley had fewer homes for sale in September than a year ago, and mortgage rates just dipped for the second week in a row. Here are the numbers, the top 10 restaurants and what’s happening around Palmdale and Lancaster through Veterans Day.
Antelope Valley real estate market update: September 2026
- 185 homes sold in September across zips 93534, 93535, 93536, 93550, 93551, 93552, vs 226 in Sept 2025 (-18.1%)
- 1,177 homes for sale at the end of September, vs 1,255 a year earlier (-6.2%)
- Zip 93536 (Lancaster): $531,500 median sale price, vs $553,000 in Sept 2025 (-3.9%)
- Zip 93536 (Lancaster): 32 days median on market, vs 36 a year ago
- October so far (through Oct 29): 146 sold and 1,114 for sale; zip 93536 median $499,900, 34 days
Fewer sales than last year, but also fewer homes to choose from. Well-priced homes still move.
Source: TheMLS, single-family, Sep 2026 vs Sep 2025 (zips 93534, 93535, 93536, 93550, 93551, 93552); October figures month-to-date through Oct 29, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Mortgage rates this week for Antelope Valley buyers: week ending Oct 23, 2026
Rates dipped for the second week in a row
The average 30-year fixed rate fell to 7.37%, down from 7.41% and the lowest in three weeks, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey. Mortgage applications rose 3.4% from the week before, and purchase applications rose 4%.
It’s a small move, and rates are still more than a point higher than a year ago. Still, it’s some relief for buyers. Curious what your payment looks like at today’s rate? Call or text me at 661-877-4162 and I’ll run the numbers.
Sources: Mortgage Bankers Association, CNBC. Data for the week ending Oct 23, 2026.
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 29 – Nov 11, 2026
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.
Día de Muertos Ofrendas at AVC
Mon–Fri Nov 2–6
Community ofrendas on display at the Antelope Valley College Lancaster campus and Palmdale Center; opening ceremony Nov 2 at 9 AM.
Antelope Valley Veterans Parade
Sat Nov 7 · 10 AM–12 PM
The first annual AV Veterans Parade, from E. Ave S & Hillcrest Dr to Domenic Massari Park, Palmdale.
Day of the Drafts Beer & Wine Festival
Sat Nov 7 · Gates 1 PM
Lancaster’s craft beer and wine festival at the AV Fair & Event Center, 2551 W. Ave H. 21+; tickets required.
Lancaster Cemetery Veterans Day
Wed Nov 11 · 9–10 AM
A Veterans Day tribute at Lancaster Cemetery, 111 E. Lancaster Blvd.
Palmdale Veterans Day Ceremony
Wed Nov 11
Palmdale’s Veterans Day ceremony at Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th St E. Time to be announced by the city.
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.
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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.