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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Ridgecrest, CA vs Imperial, CA

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Are people in Imperial older or younger than people in Ridgecrest?
- The Median Age in Imperial is 8.1 years younger than in Ridgecrest.

Are housing costs cheaper in Imperial or Ridgecrest?
- Imperial housing costs are 36.6% more expensive than Ridgecrest housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Imperial or Ridgecrest?
- The average commute for residents of Imperial is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ridgecrest.

Things to do in Ridgecrest?
Located in the Indian Wells Valley of the Mojave Desert, Ridgecrest is a city in Kern County known for its rich cultural and recreational activities. With a population of over 27,000, this growing city offers attractions such as the desert landscape and nearby mountains, along with local events and recreation opportunities.

Things to do in Imperial?
Imperial, CA is an inviting city southeast of El Centro full of amazing places to explore like Imperial Sand Dunes displaying its distinctive landscape or Imperial Wildlife Area presenting outdoor activities; their annual event Imperial County Fair brings people together with food and games every April.

 Ridgecrest, CAImperial, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,982329,725,481
 Median Income$77,534  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$245,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock15.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.43  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Ridgecrest    7 Reviews
CJ · San Francisco, CA
A perspective of Ridgecrest
Over 3 years ago

For context, I grew up in Ridgecrest and moved away after graduating high school. I have since lived in LA and the Bay Area but I visit RC often. RC is in the high  More

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Jamall · Fairbanks, AK
Guns, beer and 4 wheel drive
Over 7 years ago

Ridgecrest and Kern County are red state bastions in a land of blue voting counties. If you want a concealed weapons permit, you'll get it. Want to own any firearm  More

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gypsymom · Inyokern, CA
It's a dry heat!
Over 13 years ago

The hardest thing to get used to in Ridgecrest is the weather. It can get quite windy. And hot. 115 hot. But it's a dry heat! It does cool off in the evening, and it  More

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hating · Imperial, CA
For the sake of your children, do not move to the
Over 19 years ago

The Imperial Valley,including cities El Centro, Brawley, Holtville, Calexico, and Imperial, have nothing to offer families. The crime rate is high and temperatures reach  More

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