Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Cafe Potpourri
Coffee Shop
Crest Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beanster's
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Maturango Museum
Museum
Ridgecrest Cinema
Cinema
China Lake Museum
Museum
Naval Museum of Armament & Technology
Museum
Food and Drink (27) A-
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Tommy T's
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
DJ's Pub
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Krispy Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Charlie's Pub & Grill
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Indian Wells Drive Thru Dairy
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chester's
Fast Food
Bobby Salazar's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Partners
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (6) F
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Tender Cut Meats
Butcher
Parks (19) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Leroy Jackson Park
Park
Leroy Jackson Park
Park
Petroglyph Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Freedom Park
Park
Ridgecrest Senior Center
Park
Upjohn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Desert Empire Fairgrounds
Park
Stauffer Park
Park
Pearson Park
Park
Desert Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (18) C+
Verizon
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Toboco's
Gift Shop
Luxury Nails
Beauty
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Corny's
Shoes
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
1-Stop Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
AT&T
Electronics
The Barn
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Ridgecrest.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
La Mirage
Bus Stop
Post Office
Bus Stop
Drummod/French
Bus Stop
City Hall (Ridgecrest)
Bus Stop
Ridgecrest City Hall / West California Avenue
Bus Stop
SCE
Bus Stop
Upjohn/Gateway
Bus Stop
Upjohn/Norma(W)
Bus Stop
Wal-Mart
Bus Stop
Wal-Mart/China Lake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Senior Condos
Bus Stop
High Desert Haven
Bus Stop
Dolphin/Downs
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Ridgecrest is 110/100 - which is 21% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D

Ridgecrest crime rates are 1,951 per 100k, which is 31% lower than California
Property Crime
1,379 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
573 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in Ridgecrest is $71,774 - which is 13% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$71,774 B-
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Fire Station Number 74
Fire Station
Heatherstone Medical Clinic
Clinic
Southern Sierra Medical Clinic
Clinic
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station Number 77
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Ridgecrest home prices are $184,600 - which is 55% lower than California
Home Price
$184,600 B
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Ridgecrest graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (15) F
Pierce Elementary
James Monroe Middle
Adventist Christian School
St Ann School
Heritage Montessori School
Gateway Elementary
Las Flores Elementary
Panamint Christian School
Immanuel Christian School
Sierra Vista Education Center
Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci
Ridgecrest Charter
Murray Middle
Faller Elementary
Richmond Elementary
High Schools (4) D-
Burroughs High
Mesquite Continuation High
Panamint Christian School
Immanuel Christian School
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ratings C

Ridgecrest has an overall rating of 65% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C
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Ridgecrest Area Facts

  • Ridgecrest has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Ridgecrest crime rates are 31% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Ridgecrest is 21% lower than the California average

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Beware Total Sham 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2020) I was totally blown away when I saw a picture posted on the internet December 19 2019 of employees at location 101 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest California 93555 giving basically thumbs up. I could not believe this being posted, as employee Susan Tunget was one of the employees ...Read More featured in the picture. It is well known around Ridgecrest that this employee has been convicted on two counts of Welfare Fraud to Obtain Aid. This information can be found on The Kern County Superior Court website. If she had no problem committing fraud, are we to believe that she will not also steal from customers? Read Less
Ridgecrest Is Quiet, Comfortable, And Calm 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) When I was in the Navy, I was pigeon-holed (stuck in a specific role or typecast) to remote duty. In my situation, I became a guy who was destined for small bases, out of the way bases.

These were places where neither the hardcore war fighters, bleeding-edge technicians, nor ev ...Read More en most of the rank-and-file service-members wanted to go.

Why? Because it's usually boring. In some cases like Misawa, Japan, it's beautiful and just hard to get anything decent shipped. In certain parts of Eastern Europe, it was just boring and depressing.

Living in Ridgecrest, CA, was like Misawa, but with great American conveniences. The place is a treasure and people don't even know it.

While Ridgecrest is a bit far from the coast-- about 2 1/2 hours from Los Angeles and about 4 hours from Cambria--it's surrounded by charm. The mountains are nearby, a few surrounding towns deliver a lot of interesting flavor. A great comic book store, quite a few unique shops, and great traffic.

The best areas in Ridgecrest, CA are the China Lake area, Red Rock Canyon State Park, and Searles Lake. If you need an affordable place that is peaceful, but with access to the LA area without having to take a flight, Ridgecrest is it. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ridgecrest? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Leroy Jackson Park
      Leroy Jackson Park
      Petroglyph Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Freedom Park
      Ridgecrest Senior Center

      Entertainment

      Maturango Museum
      Ridgecrest Cinema
      China Lake Museum
      Naval Museum of Armament & Technology

      Food & Drink

      Charleys Philly Steaks
      Baskin-Robbins
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Tommy T's
      Papa John's
      Wingstop
      DJ's Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ridgecrest? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Ridgecrest.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ridgecrest? The cost of living in Ridgecrest is 110/100 - which is 21% lower than California.
      Ridgecrest
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ridgecrest? Ridgecrest crime rates are 1,951, which are 31% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,951 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Ridgecrest? The median income in Ridgecrest is $71,774 which is 13% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $71,77430% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,78317% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Ridgecrest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ridgecrest home prices? Ridgecrest home prices are $184,600 - which is 55% lower than California
      Median home value
      $184,600equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $9282% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Ridgecrest have good schools? The Ridgecrest graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Ridgecrest a good place to live? Ridgecrest has an overall rating of 65% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      7 total surveys

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