Housing & Real Estate — Ridgecrest, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 11,920 |
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| Occupied | 10,948 |
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| Vacant | 972 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 6,531 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,417 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $253,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$302,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,178/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,448/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 15.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 35.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 533 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 745 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,308 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,361 |
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| Median Year Built | 1981 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
