Acton is a small residential community located in the Sierra Pelona Mountains. It is off the Antelope Valley Freeway (Highway 14) near Palmdale. Acton is roughly 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the San Fernando Valley and 47 miles (76 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. The town has a rural western theme which can be seen in its homes, commercial buildings, and historical buildings (some of which date back to the late 1800s). The homes in the mountains around Acton have views of the valley below. In the valley are ranch style homes, often with equestrian facilities. While Acton is not a part of the Antelope Valley, it is grouped together with the Valley in the General Plan. Acton has a Metrolink commuter rail station on its border with Palmdale that is themed in an “old western” style and has been seen in various movies and commercials. – Wikipedia
Acton, California
Five Fun Facts
- Acton was once considered for the State capital of California.
- In 1889, Acton’s first hotel and its first saloon, the 49er was opened, and it is still open for business today.
- The 2010 United States Census[7] reported that Acton had a population of 7,596.
- Median earnings per worker in Acton in 2015 were $75,714 compared to the United States average of $44,178.
- The Shambala Preserve, a wild animal nature park run by actress Tippi Hedren, is located near Acton.
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