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Phelan, CA

Phelan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, in the Victor Valley of the Mojave Desert, north of the San Gabriel Mountains. The population was 14,304 in the 2010 census.

Situated south of State Route 18 and northeast of State Route 138, the town is 30 miles (48 km) east of Palmdale and 18 miles (29 km) west of Victorville. The area around it is a nearly flat desert country dotted with Joshua trees and heavy brush.

Southwestern areas of Phelan are in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, reaching elevations of more than 4,900 feet above sea level. The California Aqueduct runs through the northern half of the town, eleven miles (18 km) from State Route 18 and ten miles (16 km) from Phelan Road. Covering more than 60 square miles, Phelan has an elevation that varies from 3,293 to 4,910 feet (1,004 to 1,497 m) above sea level. The town center is at the corner of Phelan and Sheep Creek roads. Most businesses are situated in strip malls dotted along the sides of Phelan Road.

In 2001, according to a feature in the Los Angeles Times, the town was a "wind-swept, tiny unincorporated town nestled in the shadow of a mountain ski resort, just above the vast expanse that is the Mojave Desert. ... There are no shopping malls here, and the closest movie theater is in Victorville, about 15 miles away." Another Times feature said in 1990:

The town of Phelan is surrounded by wide open spaces. There's no mall, and a visit to the beach or Disneyland requires a day's planning. But there is Phelan's Sunshine Market, and when you don't want to drive 20 minutes to Victorville or the local ski areas, you can gaze at the snow-capped peaks through your picture window. Phelan, along with Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, and several other towns, is considered part of a region known as the High Desert. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 60.1 square miles (155.7 km2), all of it land.

Phelan's history dates back to the days of the Mormon Trail when settlers passed through the area on their way to San Bernardino and points beyond. Phelan was named after Senator James D. Phelan and his brother, John Thomas (J.T) Phelan.

Phelan focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Phelan Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. A popular option includes Anytime Fitness. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Phelan, such as the Pacific Crest Trail and the Circle Mountain. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Phelan, CA are Mojave National Preserve, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain.

Population: 14,304 (2010). ZIP code: 92371. Elevation: 1,217 m. Area code: 760. Area: 60.1 square miles (155.7 km2).

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Is Phelan, CA a good place to live?

Living in Phelan offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Phelan and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Phelan are above average.

What is Phelan, CA is known for?

Phelan, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for California. A typical home costs $399,700, which is 18.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. To live comfortably in Phelan, California, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What is the crime rate in Phelan, CA?

The crime rate in Phelan is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 14 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Phelan is 1 in 69. Based on FBI crime data, Phelan is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Phelan has a crime rate that is higher than 36% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

San Bernardino County

Phelan Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Pacific Crest Trail 

345 Fit

Massage Therapy Center 

Circle Mountain

Mojave National Preserve

Snow Summit 

Bear Mountain

Niche

Best Places

Neighborhoodscout

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