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Ridgecrest
  • Town in California
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Ridgecrest

#1 in Best Places to Live in Kern County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Ridgecrest is a town in California with a population of 27,989. Ridgecrest is in Kern County. Living in Ridgecrest offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ridgecrest there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ridgecrest and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ridgecrest are above average.
    Population
    27,989
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $193,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $983
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      405.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      65.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      257.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      686.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      154.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Ridgecrest

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,534
    National
    $69,021
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