Land for Sale in Victorville, CA
Victorville is the largest city in the Victor Valley, with 134,810 residents in the 2020 census, and it is where much of the High Desert's commercial and industrial land sits. This guide covers how the city's land is organized, why the airport and the I-15 corridor matter to buyers, and what to check on zoning and utilities before you buy.
Victorville at a glance
- Incorporated in 1962; 2020 population 134,810.
- About 74 square miles at roughly 2,960 feet.
- Interstate 15 runs through the city via the Cajon Pass; U.S. Route 66 is the main street of Old Town.
- BNSF's Southern Transcon rail line runs through the city and Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops at the Victor Valley Transportation Center.
- Southern California Logistics Airport occupies part of the former George Air Force Base, closed in 1992.
Why Victorville land is different
Victorville is a freight and logistics city as much as a bedroom community. The rail line, Interstate 15, and Southern California Logistics Airport on the former George Air Force Base give it industrial and commercial land that most High Desert towns do not have. Residential growth runs alongside, from established neighborhoods and Spring Valley Lake to newer tracts on the city's edges. That mix means a Victorville listing can be anything from a half-acre lot to a large industrial site, so the first filter is zoning.
Zoning and entitlements
Zoning inside the City of Victorville is set by the city's planning department, including what an industrial, commercial or residential site can be used for and what approvals and impact fees apply. For commercial and industrial land, ask about the site's zoning designation, any specific plan covering it, utility capacity at the street and traffic or drainage requirements before you pay for the land.
Land outside a city limit is regulated by the county. Zoning there follows the San Bernardino County Development Code, which groups parcels into land use districts such as Rural Living (RL) and Resource Conservation (RC). Many RL districts carry a number in the name, for example RL-5, that sets how much land is needed per home. Ask County Land Use Services for the district and the exact standards on a specific APN before you rely on any use.
Transportation and long-range projects
Rail, Interstate 15 and the airport are the anchors of the local economy, and a high-speed rail connection is planned in the Victor Valley (with a station in neighboring Apple Valley). Announced projects change, so verify the current status with the agency in charge before you treat one as a price driver.
What to check before buying land in Victorville
- Zoning designation and any overlay or specific plan on the APN.
- Utility capacity: water, sewer, power and fiber at or near the lot line.
- Flood and wash mapping near the Mojave River and local drainages.
- Street improvements: who builds and pays for curb, gutter and paving.
- For large sites, environmental history and any needed Phase I report.
Frequently asked questions
Is Victorville land mostly commercial or residential?
Both. Victorville has established neighborhoods and newer residential tracts plus commercial and industrial land near the rail line, the I-15 corridor and Southern California Logistics Airport.
What is Southern California Logistics Airport?
It is an airport on part of the former George Air Force Base, which closed in 1992, and it anchors industrial development in the area.
Who decides zoning on land in Victorville?
Inside the city limit, the City of Victorville sets zoning and permitting. Land outside the limit is unincorporated county land with its own rules.