Santa Clarita Valley Cities & Neighborhoods

Frequently asked questions

What cities are in the Santa Clarita Valley?

The Santa Clarita Valley includes the City of Santa Clarita — formed in 1987 from the communities of Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, and Canyon Country — plus the unincorporated Los Angeles County communities of Stevenson Ranch and Castaic. Together they make up one of LA County's largest suburban home markets, connected by Interstate 5 and Highway 14.

Is Santa Clarita a city or a valley?

Both. Santa Clarita is an incorporated city with 228,673 residents counted in the April 1, 2020 U.S. Census, while the Santa Clarita Valley is the broader region that also includes unincorporated communities such as Stevenson Ranch and Castaic. Locals often use 'SCV' to refer to the whole valley.

How do the Santa Clarita Valley neighborhoods differ?

Valencia is the master-planned core with its paseo network; Saugus and Canyon Country offer a broad range of home styles and price points; Newhall is the historic Old Town district; Stevenson Ranch is an upscale master-planned community off I-5; and Castaic is the valley's new-construction hub near Castaic Lake. Rose District can help you compare neighborhoods based on budget, commute, and home type.