Acton, California
Acton, California | |
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View of Acton and the surrounding valley from Route 14, with Mt. Gleason and the San Gabriel Mountains in the background | |
Location of Acton in Los Angeles County, California | |
| Coordinates: 34°29′N 118°11′W / 34.48°N 118.19°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Named after | Acton, Massachusetts |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.28 sq mi (101.74 km2) |
| • Land | 39.26 sq mi (101.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 0.06% |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,431 |
| • Density | 189.28/sq mi (73.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 93510 |
| Area code | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-00212 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660228, 2407697 |
Acton (ⓘ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. According to the 2020 census, Acton had a population of 7,431.
Acton is a small residential community located between the Sierra Pelona Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains, near the Antelope Valley. It is off the Antelope Valley Freeway (California State Route 14) south of Palmdale. Acton is roughly 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the San Fernando Valley, and 47 miles (76 km) north of downtown Los Angeles by highway. 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.