Canyon Country Apartments and Rentals

Located within the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita, Canyon Country is a spectacular family-friendly neighborhood offering convenience, amenities and a certain degree of urban quiet. With a population of 14,101, according to city-data.com, Canyon Country feels to many like its own separate city. With a distinct neighborhood feel, Canyon Country is home to many newer homes, and is a fantastic LA area for raising a family. Having experienced significant growth in the past decade, Canyon Country is a convenient and desirable place to live, and will make the perfect home for those searching for Canyon Country apartments for rent.

Once known as "Solemint" because of the corresponding Soledad and Mint canyons, Canyon County served as a junction for the Santa Clarita Valley. As more and more businesses began opening throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Canyon Country began its slow evolution into a true neighborhood. As it developed into a well-known Santa Clarita region, modern housing, business and retail developments spread into Canyon Country.

Canyon Country is an active part of the Santa Clarita community. Santa Clarita is an attractive LA suburb, with significant community involvement and citizen participation. The city of Santa Clarita's "Healthy Santa Clarita" and "Green Santa Clarita" programs are just two examples of the city's quality of life.

The neighborhood of Canyon Country itself is located about 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Because of its low poverty levels, warm temperatures and a booming population, Canyon Country has become a popular place to call home. Those searching for Canyon Country rentals will be happy to witness the growth and change of this Santa Clarita neighborhood.

The neighborhood of Canyon Country isn't home to any major colleges or universities, but the College of the Canyons is located in the nearby Valencia neighborhood. Open for more than 40 years, College of the Canyons is a community college, offering programs in culinary arts, interior design, dance, biology, nursing, computer sciences and more. The Masters College and California Institute of the Arts are also located in Santa Clarita.

According to the city of Santa Clarita's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city were Six Flags Magic Mountain, Princess Cruises, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Library, Specialty Laboratories and H.R. Textron. Many residents also commute to Los Angeles and other regional cities for work.

The median household income in Canyon Country is $69,718, which is about $11,000 more than the California average. The median rent in Canyon Country was $1,082, which is also above California's average.

Those searching for Canyon Country apartments should also note the area is mainly car-dependent. Although the city of Santa Clarita has limited public transit options, renters will want to include commuting costs into their monthly budgets.

Although Canyon Country is mostly residential, numerous attractions exist throughout the city of Santa Clarita. Most famously, Six Flags Magic Mountain is located in the nearby neighborhood of Valencia. This 260-acre theme park boasts roller coasters, games and attractions, offering fun for the entire family.

The Placerita Canyon Park and Nature Center is located in nearby Newhall, and offers fun activities focused on local natural history. Live animal shows, guided tours and children's activities make for a fun and informative day trip.

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