Ridgecrest
- Town in California
Town
Ridgecrest
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in California
- Rating 3.46 out of 5 85 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$193,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$983
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Ridgecrest Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault405.2national 282.7
- Murder3.4national 6.1
- Rape68.7national 40.7
- Robbery65.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary257.6national 500.1
- Theft686.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft154.5national 284
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Working in Ridgecrest
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,534
National
$69,021Places to Work in Ridgecrest
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Ridgecrest Reviews
Rating 3.46 out of 5 85 reviews
It's an incredible little valley town in between the White Mountains and Eastern Sierras... So the views are BEYOND incredible! We have access to some of the greatest mountains in the United States, including Mt. Whitney. The town itself is small but clean and affordable. The only thing lacking is a public pool for hot summer days!
I have lived in Ridgecrest on and off over 25 years and it's lost it's small town charm. I applaud our police department and Sheriff's department for all their hard work and dedication to keep our town safe. The crime rate here is still low compared to bigger cities, and I definitely feel safe here raising my child as apposed to a bigger city. The public schools here are not the best so my child is homeschooled and the overall medical care in Ridgecrest is horrible, minus a few great physicians.
A very isolated city in the Mohave Desert, supported by the Naval Air Weapons Station - China Lake. Beautiful landscapes, and an excellent place to live if you like outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, etc. If you're looking for amenities such as active night-life, diverse dining options, music, or other metropolitan activities, you may have a hard time finding them.