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China lake nwc, CA

China lake nwc, CA.

Population: 33,845 (Census ACS)

The median home value in China lake nwc, CA is $269,742 — down 2.0% over the past year. The median sale price is $190,000. Typical rent runs $1,219/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,742

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,742
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+9.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$276,742
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$132
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
170
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,219/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District, Sierra Sands Unified
Schools include
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci, Gateway Elementary, Burroughs High, James Monroe Middle, Las Flores Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
3.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
69
Days with Good air quality
85
Days with Moderate air quality
210
Days with Unhealthy air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
620
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,825

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Tera Ultralightport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,496 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,351
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
274,649
Average weekly wage
$1,029
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,021

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

China lake nwcState medianUS median
Median home value$269,742$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$696,000$325,000
Typical rent$1,219/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,351$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in China lake nwc, CA?
$269,742.
What is the median sale price in China lake nwc, CA?
$190,000.
What is typical rent in China lake nwc, CA?
Typical rent: $1,219/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in China lake nwc, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is China lake nwc, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in China lake nwc, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in China lake nwc, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near China lake nwc, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve China lake nwc, CA?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is China lake nwc, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in China lake nwc, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 69. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in China lake nwc, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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