Ridgecrest, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$219,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Ridgecrest has 20 homes for sale at a median list price of $219,000, typically selling in about 54 days.
Ridgecrest Market Analysis
Buyers in Ridgecrest, CA are looking at a median list price of $219,000. Per square foot, the median stands at $170. Since February, the median price has moved up about 30.5% to $310,000 as of July.
It takes about 9 days for the typical home here to go under contract. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Ridgecrest, CA has 20 active listings on the market right now. 5 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $180,000 median for two bedroom homes to $242,499 for four bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 85.0% of the mix. Addresses here carry the 93555 ZIP code.
Ridgecrest Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 10.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and sale prices have eased 7% over the last six months, though they remain 11% above a year ago. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$219K
↑ 11% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
10.0 months of supply
Ample Supply20 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~54 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 45% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Ridgecrest
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
10,948 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1.1M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$3.3M)
Price Reductions
10 listings have reduced their price
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 10.1% (~$22K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ridgecrest, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Ridgecrest, CA?
The median list price in Ridgecrest is $219,000 as of August 2026, based on 20 active listings.
Is Ridgecrest a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Ridgecrest currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 10.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Ridgecrest?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 9 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 54 days.
Are home prices in Ridgecrest going up or down?
The median sale price in Ridgecrest is up about 10.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Ridgecrest, CA?
There are 20 homes for sale in Ridgecrest right now, including 2 listed within the last week.