What is the property tax rate in Ridgecrest, CA?

Ridgecrest has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.96%. On a median home valued at $235,800, homeowners pay approximately $2,258 per year in property taxes.

How does Ridgecrest compare to Kern County?

Ridgecrest's effective rate of 0.96% is 9% higher than the Kern County average of 0.88%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,984, while Ridgecrest homeowners pay an estimated $2,258.

How much are property taxes in Ridgecrest on a $300,000 home?

Based on Ridgecrest's effective rate of 0.96%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,880 per year, or about $240 per month.

Ridgecrest Property Tax Rate

Kern County, California

0.96%effective rate

Ridgecrest is located in Kern County, California. Homeowners in Ridgecrest pay a median of $2,258 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $235,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.96%. This is 9% higher than the Kern County average of 0.88%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.96%

vs 0.88% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,258

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$235,800

2024 estimate

Population📍

28,138

Ridgecrest, CA

How Ridgecrest Compares

Ridgecrest

0.96%

Kern County Average

0.88%

California Average

0.70%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Kern County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Kern County, California.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Oildale	34,971	$2,345	1.04%
Bakersfield	408,366	$3,468	1.00%
East Niles	28,586	$2,239	0.98%
Ridgecrest	28,138	$2,258	0.96%
Wasco	26,222	$1,942	0.77%
Delano	50,835	$1,878	0.69%

About Property Taxes in Ridgecrest

Property taxes in Ridgecrest are collected by Kern County. Tax exemptions available to Kern County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Ridgecrest. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Kern County property tax page.

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Ridgecrest

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,880

$240/month · Rate: 0.96%

Kern County Property Taxes

County-level data, exemptions, historical trends, and tax collector info.

View county details →

California Property Taxes

Statewide rates, all 58 counties, and exemptions.

View state details →

Think your property tax is too high?

Homeowners save an average of $1,148/year by appealing their assessment.

Learn How to Appeal →

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.