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Ridgecrest, CA
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Population: 27,989
Home Price: $193,700
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Overview
Ridgecrest is a small city in the state of California with a population of 27,989. Ridgecrest has a desert hot and dry climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
15.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Desert Hot and Dry
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Ridgecrest, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$36,966
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$77,534
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Median Age
36.6
42.6
42.3
Gender
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Male
50.3%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
49.7%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Ridgecrest
California
United States
White
74.3%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.7%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
5.5%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
7.2%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.5%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Median Home Price
$193,700
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,406
$801
Family Households
44.7%
44.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.5%
25.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.5%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
40.5%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Ridgecrest
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.1%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
20.9%
20.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.7%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.5%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Mathematics
38.1%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.3%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Murder
10.3
3.1
3.0
Rape
106.5
35.7
38.0
Robbery
24.1
161.8
40.7
Assault
347.1
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Ridgecrest
California
United States
Burglary
408.9
837.2
336.1
Theft
835.0
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
134.0
588.1
167.1
Arson
13.7
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ridgecrest, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot wings
cheese
thai food
tacos
ice cream
cheese cake
beer
cafe
homemade
pizza
thai
mexican
chees
vegetables
steak
breakfast sandwich
chipotle
sandwich
french fries
restaurant
video games
gaming
golf
softball
football
baseball
horse racing
nfl
esports
racing
coaching
teams
athletic
boxing
basketball
mlb
wrestling
cricket
announcer
hoops
inspired by
cinema
creative
creative writing
animatics
cover art
drawing
digital art
illustration
commissions open
tads
literature
photographs
fashion
screenwriter mfa
philosoph
painting
calligraphy
crafters
photography
spare time
video games
fighting games
rhythm games
board games
anime
gaming
horror movies
pokemon
books
road trips
guitars
bikes
photography
punk bands
fulltime
hiking
camping
adventures
woodworking
family friendly
music videos
cinema
creative
gaming
sports
media marketing
media platform
government politics
longest running
fashion
tv
reality television
television
photography
marketing
studios
booking
producer
comedy
family friendly
summer
sports
visitors
fire pit
homelike
space
mountain
beach
photography
wildlife
scenic views
hiking
camping
aquarium
barefoot
fishing
pool
landscaping
winter
home depot
girl scout cookies
shop online
post office
drive thru
shop local
walmarts
cafe
soda
gas stations
starbucks
local walmart
merch
stocked
amazon
galentines
grocery store
crafters
decor
walmart
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