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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Valentina King

Best industries in Ridgecrest right now

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Jaxon L.

Working remotely from Ridgecrest

Alright, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. The median home value here is around $235,800, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough ...

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detroit_angel

What surprised you most about Ridgecrest?

We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Ridgecrest sits at 488.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,138 people. Homes are going for about $235,800 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

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Ryan

Anyone else love living in Ridgecrest?

I'm originally from Houston and You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Joshua K.

Should I move to Ridgecrest or stay in Cincinnati?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,138 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the...

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Ryan

Best restaurants in Ridgecrest?

First post here. I'm originally from Orlando and You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. With a population of 28,138, Ridgecrest is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $235,800, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are ...

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detroit_angel

Raising a family in Ridgecrest -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in retail and You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks!

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Theodore

Ridgecrest job market vs Sacramento

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $235,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Ridgecrest sits at 488.0 per...

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Ryan

Healthcare options in Ridgecrest?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 28,138, Ridgecrest is a smaller city.

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Sophia W.

Is Ridgecrest worth it salary-wise?

Hello, I'm retired and With a population of 28,138, Ridgecrest is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $235,800, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development...

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Mackenzie J.

Job market in Ridgecrest for tech?

So, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Scott F.

Ridgecrest in the winter -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Propert...

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Scott F.

Best hidden gems in Ridgecrest

You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-le...

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Mackenzie J.

How are the schools in Ridgecrest?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 29-year-old HR manager and Household incomes average around $88,107 in Ridgecrest. Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Looking forward to hearing from you ...

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Joshua K.

Best areas to explore in Ridgecrest?

OK so Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Ridgecrest sits at 488.0 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,138 people. Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system...

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Theodore

Anyone work in healthcare in Ridgecrest?

Random thought, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,178 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honest...

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