Ridgecrest, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
28,138
Population
1,349/sq mi density
$88,107
Median Income
$40,173 per capita
$235,800
Home Value
$268,364 Zillow
$1,178
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
655
Violent Crime/100K
1,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,107 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
655 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$235,800
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,186
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$235,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$268,364
Redfin Median Sale
$284,250
Median Sale Price
$284,250
Median List Price
$273,700
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.7%
Owner-Occupied
40.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,178/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,389/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$284,250
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
28
Price Drops
27.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$182
Active Inventory
102
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $235,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,364 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $284,250 |
| Median Sale Price | $284,250 |
| Median List Price | $273,700 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $182 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,178 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,389 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.5% |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Active Inventory | 102 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $182 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,186 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |