The Santa Clarita Valley covers Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Newhall, and Canyon Country — five LA County communities served by William S. Hart Union HSD for high school and multiple K-8 districts. This hub links every SCV city page, sub-neighborhood, and comparison.
What is the Santa Clarita Valley?
The Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) is a large LA County valley north of the San Fernando Valley, served by the 5 and 14 freeways. The City of Santa Clarita encompasses Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, and Canyon Country; Stevenson Ranch is unincorporated LA County adjacent.
The valley is unified by William S. Hart Union High School District (Hart Union) for grades 9-12, with multiple K-8 districts (Saugus Union, Newhall School District, Castaic Union).
Communities in the Santa Clarita Valley
Each SCV community has its own profile.
- Valencia — master-planned, median $925K
- Stevenson Ranch — median $1.25M, West Ranch HS
- Santa Clarita — city-wide overview
- Canyon Country — east SCV
- Castaic — northern SCV
Notable sub-neighborhoods and master-plans
Within the SCV, several master-plans and sub-tracts have distinct profiles.
- Westridge Valencia — golf master-plan
- Tesoro — newer master-plan
- FivePoint Valencia — newest, active 2018-present
- Copper Hill — hillside Valencia
- Saugus / Rim of Valley
- Canyon Country / Sand Canyon
Schools — Hart Union overview
William S. Hart Union HSD serves grades 9-12 for the entire SCV. Per CA Dashboard 2024, the district rates strongly across the standard state indicators.
Specific high schools: Valencia HS, West Ranch HS (top-rated, Stevenson Ranch attendance), Saugus HS, Canyon HS, Hart HS, Golden Valley HS.
Comparisons
For buyers deciding between SCV options:
Frequently Asked Questions
What communities are in the Santa Clarita Valley?
Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Castaic. The City of Santa Clarita encompasses most; Stevenson Ranch is unincorporated LA County adjacent.
Which school district serves the SCV?
William S. Hart Union HSD serves grades 9-12 for the entire SCV. Multiple K-8 districts (Saugus Union, Newhall, Castaic Union) serve the lower grades.
What's the price range in the SCV?
Medians range from ~$865K (Canyon Country) to ~$1.25M (Stevenson Ranch) as of May 2026.
What's the best SCV high school?
West Ranch HS (in Stevenson Ranch attendance) consistently rates highest on the CA Dashboard. Valencia HS and Saugus HS also rate well. Compare specific schools using caschooldashboard.org.
Is the SCV the same as Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita is the city; SCV is the broader region. Stevenson Ranch is in the SCV but is technically unincorporated LA County, not the City of Santa Clarita.
