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Ridgecrest, California · ZIP 93555

Ridgecrest — ZIP 93555

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Ridgecrest (93555) scores 69/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $270K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share39%
Property crime share61%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby10

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$270K
Median rent$1,204/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$270K

Median Rent

$1,204/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,815

Violent Crime

6,008

Property Crime

17,807

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kern County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Gateway ElementaryKG–05346
42%
42%
Las Flores ElementaryKG–05526
33%
39%
Richmond ElementaryKG–05364
32%
37%
Faller ElementaryKG–05516
29%
38%
Burroughs High09–121,536
28%
72%
Murray Middle06–08643
24%
43%
James Monroe Middle06–08490
14%
30%
Pierce ElementaryKG–05297
12%
22%
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and SciKG–06239
12%
27%
Sierra Vista Education CenterM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,629

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93555 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 93555 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 93555 is approximately $270K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 93555 in Ridgecrest has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.