China Lake, Ridgecrest, NC
China Lake — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for China Lake, Ridgecrest, North Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) licensing database.
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China Lake Neighborhood Overview
China Lake, Ridgecrest, California
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $223K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $82K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93555 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 590 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 135 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 22.9% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $296K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 345 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 109 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
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: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) — 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 2026-04-18