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About Ballard
Set in the southern part of California, Ballard is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Ballard is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.79 square miles.
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What Makes Ballard Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.79 sq mi
Coordinates34.6399, -120.1110