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Ridgecrest, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ridgecrest, CA (Kern County) — Census median home value $235,800, county listing prices up about 2.0% over the past year. Market data for Ridgecrest houses and the broader area.
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Ridgecrest, CA is in Kern County, California — this guide covers houses in Ridgecrest and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 28,138, with a median household income of $88,107. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ridgecrest at $235,800.
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Market overview
Ridgecrest housing market
Ridgecrest is in Kern County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ridgecrest and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$235,800
Population (Census ACS)
28,138
Median household income
$88,107
County price trend (2025)
2% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ridgecrest market snapshot
Population
28,138
County
Kern County
Median Household Income
$88,107
Median Home Value (city)
$235,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,178/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ridgecrest's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $235,800.
County Price Trend
Kern County's FHFA house price index shows a 2% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ridgecrest has an estimated population of 28,138 and a median household income of $88,107, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ridgecrest's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Ridgecrest
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Nearby communities include Ridgecrest Heights, China Lake Acres, Inyokern, Johannesburg, Randsburg, Onyx, California City, Weldon, North Edwards, Mountain Mesa, Squirrel Mountain Valley, Boron, Kernville, Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella, Bodfish.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Kennedy Meadows (~36.2 mi), Sugarloaf Saw Mill (~55.3 mi), Panorama Heights (~55.4 mi), Poso Park (~56.0 mi), Sugarloaf Village (~56.2 mi), McClenney Tract (~56.8 mi), Pine Flat (~57.5 mi), Idlewild (~57.8 mi), California Hot Springs (~58.4 mi), Posey (~58.4 mi), Ponderosa (~58.7 mi), Cedar Slope (~62.4 mi), Camp Nelson (~63.8 mi), Pierpoint (~64.6 mi), Sequoia Crest (~66.2 mi), Springville (~73.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Ridgecrest data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
28,138
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$235,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$88,107
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,178
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2%
Census place type
city
County
Kern County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.86 sq mi
Census GEOID
0660704
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Ridgecrest
Schools
Sierra Sands Unified — 11 schools, 5,088 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Kern addresses may be served by Sierra Sands Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Ridgecrest FAQ
What are houses worth in Ridgecrest, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ridgecrest at $235,800.
How much do houses cost in Ridgecrest, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Ridgecrest, Census ACS data shows a median value of $235,800. Active listing prices in Kern County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ridgecrest, CA?
Ridgecrest houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kern County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Ridgecrest, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ridgecrest's population at approximately 28,138.
What's the median rent in Ridgecrest, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ridgecrest at approximately $1,178 per month.
What is the median household income in Ridgecrest, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ridgecrest at approximately $88,107.
Is the Ridgecrest housing market growing?
Kern County's FHFA house price index shows a 2% annual change in 2025.
Is Ridgecrest, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ridgecrest's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Ridgecrest, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sierra Sands Unified for many Ridgecrest addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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