China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA
China Lake — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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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 |
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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 — last updated 2026-10-12
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