Ridgecrest, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

28,138 Population 1,349/sq mi density

$88,107 Median Income $40,173 per capita

$235,800 Home Value $265,453 Zillow

$1,178 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

488 Violent Crime/100K 1,378 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$88,107 median income, 5.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$235,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ghost Towns Near Ridgecrest (5)

These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Ridgecrest. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.

Atolia

California

Freeman Junction

California

Freeman Junction

California

Garlock

California

Garlock

California