Newhall - Santa Clarita Community Guide

About Newhall

Newhall is Santa Clarita Valley's historic heart and cultural soul, offering an authentic blend of old-town charm, artistic character, and modern urban revitalization that no other Santa Clarita community can match. As the oldest settlement in the valley (established in the 1870s), Newhall features tree-lined streets with vintage homes, a walkable downtown Main Street with local shops and restaurants, preserved historic buildings, and an emerging arts district attracting creatives and young professionals. Home to approximately 28,000 residents, Newhall delivers exceptional value with median home prices ranging from $350,000 (condos) to $950,000 (larger single-family homes)—typically $100,000-$250,000 less than comparable Valencia properties while offering significantly more character and walkability. The community centers around Hart Park, a 125-acre recreational hub featuring the Heritage Junction Historic Park museum complex, sports fields, playgrounds, and community events. Newhall's revitalization has transformed Main Street into a vibrant corridor with coffee shops, art galleries, boutiques, and family-owned restaurants, while maintaining affordable housing that appeals to first-time buyers, artists, educators, and families seeking authentic community feel over cookie-cutter developments. Hart High School (7/10 rating) and Oak Hills Elementary (8/10) serve the area, and the community's central location provides quick access to I-5, Valencia, and Canyon Country. Newhall attracts buyers who value history over newness, walkability over gated entries, local businesses over chain stores, and genuine neighborhood character over HOA-enforced uniformity. This is Santa Clarita's bohemian alternative—where homes have stories, neighbors know each other, and community events happen on actual Main Street, not in a corporate shopping center.