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Victorville is located 97 miles Northeast of Los Angeles and is just North of the San Bernardino mountains. Victorville, named after the rail road pioneer Jacob Nash Victor, has a population of over 71,000 today. Victorville Realtor offers free home value reports to homeowners seeking to sell their home. Here you will find Victorville Homes for sale and also find information on buying Victorville real estate as well as selling Victorville homes.
The Victorville community was incorporated in 1962 when the population was just over 8,000 and covered an area of approximately 10 square miles. Prior to 1901, the community was known as Victor. The name change was executed by the US Postal Office to prevent confusion with Victor, Colorado. Other communities in the Victor Valley area are Apple Valley, Adelanto, Hesperia, Oak Hills, Lucerne Valley, Phelan and Wrightwood.
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Victorville Education
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Victorville is served by both the Victor Elementary School District and the Victor Valley Union High School District. Higher education includes the Victor Valley Community College which is located in Victorville.
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Victorville Employment
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Victorville is known as the economic central point in San Bernardino. Businesses, retail stores and manufacturing plants bring about 300,000 people to the city every day. Victorville is home to the largest shopping mall between San Bernardino and the Nevada border. Manufacturing plants here are primarily mining companies and cement production. More than 60% of the 3,250 acres of zoned land are still available for economic developments.
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Victorville Housing
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There are approximately 21,000 housing units according to the 2000 Census. That number is the result of 17% increase in housing compare to a decade ago. Housing is expected to increase at a faster rate to keep up with the population increase that Victorville is experiencing today.
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Victorville News
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Search for "Victorville CA" - Beyer, Dennis L. - WisInfo
| Dennis L. Beyer, age 67, of Neenah, passed away peacefully and pain-free while surrounded by his family at Theda Clark Hospital on Sunday, July 25, 2010. |
- Traffic Tuner: Make room for the wheelchairs - Victorville Daily Press
| There is an area on Seneca Road that is not wheelchair accessible right by the Gold West Mobile Home Park. |
- New Boeing 787 Dreamliners to be tested in Yuma - Yuma Sun
| Seeing planes flying in the skies above Yuma isn't unusual. But, according to officials at the Yuma International Airport, Yumans will be seeing the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the next few months. |
- GE Aviation Receives FAA Engine Certification on GEnx-2B, CF34-10A - Aero-News Network
| GE Aviation Receives FAA Engine Certification on GEnx-2B, CF34-10A The FAA has issued type certificates for GE's GEnx-2B and CF34-10A engines. |
- Honoring a fallen trooper 7/12/2010 - The Star
| Earl and Jean McGrory, residents of Hammond House, received a visit from representatives of the S.C. Highway Patrol last Friday. |
- Moms Start a Brawl at Kindergarten Graduation - IVillage
| Word on the street is that the argument, which happened in Victorville, CA, started as a verbal match between some of the moms , until their "chivalrous" husbands jumped in and things got physical . |
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Victorville Recreation
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From theatre and concerts to sports and other physical activities, there are always something to do and enjoy in Victorville. The Performing Art Center provides concerts, speakers, plays and musicals. The annual San Bernardino County Fair also features fun things to do and see such as the animal petting zoo, carnival rides, exhibitions and the demolition derby. Residents also enjoy visiting the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum.
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Victorville Transportation
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Interstate 15 and Highway 18 provide easy access to the heart of Victorville, which lies at the edge of the Mojave desert. Highway 395 acts as the west border to the city. Victorville is also conveniently located near to Southern California Logistic Airport and is only 40 minutes away from Ontario Airport.
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Victorville Weather
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Victorville sits 2,875 feet above sea level and has high desert type climate throughout the year. Snow fall and temperature just below freezing is common in the Winters while Summers will reach as high as 110 degrees. Average annual rainfall in Victorville is about 4 inches with low humidity throughout the year.
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