China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA
China Lake — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for China Lake, Ridgecrest, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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China Lake Neighborhood Overview
China Lake is a neighborhood in Ridgecrest, California, primarily served by the 93555 ZIP code. The local housing market is positioned in the Mid-Range tier, with a median home value of $222,800. The average home size is approximately 1,350 square feet, indicating a stock of moderately sized properties. The homeownership rate is 62.7%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 37.3%.
The neighborhood's housing finance activity shows a strong reliance on conventional mortgages, with 345 conventional originations out of a total of 590 HMDA loan originations. Government-backed loans also play a significant role, with 135 VA loan originations and 109 FHA originations, reflecting the area's military and federal connections. The median gross rent is $1,139 per month, while the median household income is $81,824, suggesting a generally affordable cost structure relative to local earnings.
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China Lake Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $223K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $82K |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.4% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93555 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 590 |
| VA Loan Originations | 135 |
| VA Loan Share | 22.9% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $296K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 345 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 109 |
Top Real Estate Agents in China Lake, Ridgecrest
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for China Lake
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31