California City West, CA
Is California City West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe6
Medium7
Low11
Other33
40 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape12
Child involved25
Assault3
Other3
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious person near Sheridan Road in California City. A woman in a parked gold sedan says a man in an older white four-door vehicle with (number withheld) plates tried to open her car door while she was napping. The man reportedly remained nearby and visible to her, sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle with the door open. | Sheridan St, California City, CA 93505 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 89 was dispatched to provide medical aid for a reported unconscious person near Randsburg Mojave Road in California City. | Randsburg Mojave Rd, California City, CA 93505 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews conducted a smoke check near Randsburg Mojave Road and 20 Mule Team Parkway in the San Bernardino Area 48A, with several engines and a battalion chief dispatched to investigate. | Mule Team Pkwy & Randsburg Mojave Rd, California City, CA 93505 | Fire |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible police pursuit or reckless driving incident involving a white Mercedes traveling about 90 miles per hour just west of 136th Street, with traffic already past a nearby school. | 136th St, California City, CA 93505 | Traffic |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities broadcast an AMBER Alert from California City for a missing 3-year-old child believed to be with an armed and dangerous suspect in a gold 2021 Kia Sorento with California plates. The alert is in effect for Kern, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties, and units are advised to stop the vehicle and check on the child’s welfare if it is found. | California City, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes an Amber Alert for a possible child abduction from California City, California. A 3‑year‑old girl was reportedly taken and is believed to be with an adult woman considered armed and dangerous, traveling in a 2021 gold Kia Sorento registered in California. | California City, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch broadcast an Amber Alert about a possible abduction of a 3‑year‑old girl from California City. The suspected abductor is an adult woman believed to be armed and dangerous and was last reported driving a gold Kia Sorento. | California City, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an Amber Alert rebroadcast reports a possible abduction of a 3‑year‑old girl from California City, California. A 31‑year‑old woman is identified as the suspect, who is reportedly armed and dangerous and was last seen driving a gold Kia Sorento with a California license plate. | California City, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers share an amber alert from highway patrol on behalf of California City police regarding a possible missing person in the California City area. | California City, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an Amber Alert was broadcast for a missing three-year-old child reportedly taken from California City, California, on the evening of July 10, 2026. The alert includes a description of the child and an adult female suspect, and was issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the local police department. | California City, CA | Missing Person |
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Median Home Price
$286,667
Average Rent
$2,166
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview of California City West
California City West is a remote neighborhood in California City with a median home price of $286,667, more affordable than most California neighborhoods.
The community features a mix of medium to large single-family and mobile homes, with many residences built between 1970 and 1999.
Affordable HousingRemote LocationDiverse Occupations
Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood has a notable vacancy rate and a mix of owner and renter occupied homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family and mobile homes |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999 |
| Owner vs Renter Mix | Mixed ownership and rental |
What buyers will notice right away
12.9% vacancy suggests some homes may be unoccupied or newly built.
Families and Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix and a high child poverty rate, shaping its community character.
Significant employment in manufacturing and laborer roles (27.9%).
A notable portion of residents work in sales, service, and clerical jobs.
Agricultural Presence — Higher proportion of farmers, foresters, or fishers than 97.8% of US neighborhoods.
| Child Poverty Rate | 41.9% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 27.7% |
Demographics and Culture
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
|---|---|
| Foreign Born Residents | 13.3% |
| Top Ancestries | Mexican, Jamaican, German, English, Irish |
| Top Languages | English, Spanish |
Commute Patterns
Most residents drive alone with commute times often between 45 minutes and one hour.
Residents rely heavily on private vehicles with longer commute times than average.
Car Dependent — 76% drive alone, with 10% carpooling.
Longer Commutes — Most commute between 45 minutes and one hour.
| Drive Alone Rate | 75.9% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 10.0% |
| Main Commute Time | 45-60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 93505
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$239,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,676 sqft
21481 Randsburg Mojave Rd
California City, CA, 93505
$335,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,995 sqft
7154 California City Blvd
California City, CA, 93505
$349,900
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,731 sqft
7166 California City Blvd
California City, CA, 93505
$350,000
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,559 sqft
7741 California City Blvd
California City, CA, 93505
Frequently Asked Questions
How affordable is housing in California City West?
Median home price is $286,667, less expensive than 96.5% of California neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
Vacancy rate is 12.9%, higher than 73.5% of US neighborhoods.
What occupations are common?
High share of farmers, foresters, or fishers, and significant manufacturing and laborer employment.