Ridgecrest Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Ridgecrest, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 12
- Median Sale Price: $249,500
- Average Sale Price: $234,933
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $137
- Average Days on Market: 151
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Ridgecrest moved 55.7% up (from $160,250 to $249,500). The number of homes sold was 53.8% down compared to the prior month (26 vs. 12). Average days on market shifted 11.9% up (135 days to 151 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 8.5% up (from $230,000 to $249,500). Sales volume is 25.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Ridgecrest's housing market is sending mixed signals this May. The median price jumped dramatically month-over-month to $249,500, but that spike likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine market surge—April's numbers were incomplete. What's more telling is the year-over-year trend: prices are up 8.5%, suggesting modest but steady appreciation. However, the real story is in the slowdown. Sales volume dropped 53.8% from April, and homes are now lingering on the market for 151 days on average, up from 135 days last month. That's roughly five months to find a buyer, which signals weakening demand in a market with 298 active listings.
The 98.1% sale-to-list price ratio is encouraging—sellers are getting close to asking prices—but the growing inventory and extended marketing timelines suggest buyer interest isn't keeping pace with supply. With active listings sitting at a median asking price of $177 below what homes actually sold for this month, there's a disconnect worth watching. Rising interest rates and the desert's limited job market likely continue to weigh on buyer enthusiasm. For sellers, this isn't a rush market; pricing aggressively and preparing properties carefully will be essential to stand out in this cooling landscape.
Ridgecrest Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93555 | 12 | $249,500 | $137 | 151 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 8 | $274,500 | $140 |
| LAND | 3 | $20,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $180,000 | $117 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 298 active listings in Ridgecrest with a median asking price of $215,000 and an average of 177 days on market.
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