SCV Economic Snapshot Q1 2025

Below is an analysis of data from the regional Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) market in various aspects such as Industrial & Commercial real estate, retail, residential, hotel vacancy & occupancy, and film activity. The "SCV Market" encompasses the various areas of the City of Santa Clarita (Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, and Canyon Country), as well as the unincorporated Los Angeles County areas of Castaic, Val Verde, Stevenson Ranch, and Agua Dulce.

 

In the Q1 2025 Economic Snapshot for the Santa Clarita Valley, readers will gain valuable insights into the latest economic trends affecting the region. This report offers an in-depth examination of demographics, housing market conditions—including record-high home prices and rising inventory levels—and current developments in commercial real estate, particularly in the industrial and office sectors.

 

Additionally, readers will find analysis of local employment trends, highlighting areas of job growth and contraction, as well as updates on consumer spending, film industry activities, and tourism dynamics. This snapshot serves as an essential resource for businesses, investors, and community stakeholders seeking to understand and navigate the evolving economic landscape of the Santa Clarita Valley.

 

For a downloadable PDF of the charts and brief summaries of our Q1 2025 Economic Snapshot, click here:      

Want to hear directly from economist Dr. Mark Schniepp on the SCV and national economy?

Tune in to this episode of SCV Means Business to join host Ondre Seltzer, President & Chief Executive Officer at the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, as he interviews economist Dr. Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast. Together, they unpack the latest trends shaping the Santa Clarita Valley economy, from housing and inflation to workforce shifts and the evolving role of AI in the manufacturing sector.

Discover how global trade policies and domestic economic shifts are impacting local businesses, and why there's reason for cautious optimism heading into 2026. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or local resident, this insightful conversation provides a timely snapshot of the current state of the economy and its potential direction.

SCV Means Business streams anywhere you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, or visit us on Youtube to watch the recording!

 

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is a unique private / public partnership representing the united effort of regional industry and government leaders. The SCVEDC utilizes an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding a diversity of businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley, especially those in key industry clusters, by offering competitive business services and other resources.