Ridgecrest Heights, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
355
Population
592/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$27,493 per capita
$104,400
Home Value
$265,453 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$104,400
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
218
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$104,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$265,453
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.9%
Owner-Occupied
32.1%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $104,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,453 |
Rent
| 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
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 218 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |