California City offers Antelope Valley buyers strong value, multiple DPA programs, and a growing bilingual community. Median price: $300,000 — 40-50% below the LA County average.
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Median Price
$300,000
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Days on Market
50 days
BalancedMedian Rent
$1,550/mo
Casas desde $250,000 con lotes grandes en ciudad planificada
Oportunidad de inversion en una ciudad en desarrollo
Posible elegibilidad USDA para financiamiento sin enganche
A 30 minutos de Edwards AFB — opción para familias militares
$1,930/mo
Home Price: $300,000
Down Payment: $10,500
Rate: 6.5%
Incluye PMI de ~$137/mes
$1,960/mo
Home Price: $300,000
Down Payment: $0
Rate: 6.25%
Zona rural elegible — cero enganche
$1,710/mo
Home Price: $300,000
Down Payment: $30,000
Rate: 7.5%
10% enganche, pago menor que renta en LA
Programs available to first-time buyers in Kern County
CalHFA MyHome
Dream For All
FHA 3.5%
GSFA Platinum
Préstamos ITIN
USDA (zonas elegibles)
Mojave Unified School District
Unified
Kern High School District
High School
To Edwards Air Force Base
By car: 30 min
No hay transporte público directo: N/A min
Casas desde $250K con USDA sin enganche. Lotes grandes en ciudad planificada con potencial de crecimiento. Inversión inteligente a largo plazo.
A 30 min de Edwards AFB. VA loan con $0 enganche. Tu BAH cubre más del 100% de la hipoteca aquí.
Enganche desde $25K para casas de $250K. Construye equity mientras otros siguen pagando renta.
Yes. California City generally qualifies as rural for USDA loans with zero down — one of the best options for buying with no down payment in the area. On a $300,000 home that means $0 down and a payment around $1,960/month. Eligibility depends on the address and a county income limit; Sal verifies it for free before your offer.
The median home price in California City (93505) is about $300,000 in 2026, with homes from $250,000 and lots generally larger than in the valley cities. Prices rose 4.2% last year and homes take about 50 days to sell, giving you room to negotiate. It's among the most affordable options in Southern California.
Yes, ITIN loans apply in California City with no Social Security Number. With homes from $250,000, a 10% down payment is just $25,000, plus 2 years of tax returns under your ITIN and valid ID. Large lots and low prices make it a good fit for ITIN families who want space. Sal connects you with approved lenders.
Both share the Mojave Unified School District (4/10) and possible USDA eligibility. California City (median $300,000) has larger lots in a planned city and is 30 minutes from Edwards AFB; Mojave ($280,000) is slightly cheaper and 20 minutes from the base, with more aerospace jobs at the Air & Space Port. Sal shows you the numbers and the USDA eligibility of each property.
In California City you can use CalHFA MyHome (up to $15,000), Dream For All (20% of the price — up to $60,000 on a $300,000 home), GSFA Platinum (a grant up to 5%), FHA (3.5% — about $10,500 down), ITIN loans, and USDA $0-down in eligible zones. Because prices are low, these programs let you build equity from day one. Sal evaluates which one fits, free.
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