California City offers Antelope Valley buyers strong value, multiple DPA programs, and a growing bilingual community. Median price: $290,000 — about 70% below the Los Angeles County median.
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Median Price
$290,000
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Days on Market
64 days
BalancedMedian Rent
$1,550/mo
Source: Redfin — median sale price, June–August 2026
Casas desde $250,000 con lotes grandes en ciudad planificada
Oportunidad de inversion en una ciudad en desarrollo
Posible elegibilidad para préstamos USDA
A 30 minutos de Edwards AFB
Programs available to first-time buyers in Kern County
CalHFA MyHome
Dream For All
FHA
GSFA Platinum
Préstamos ITIN
USDA (zonas elegibles)
Mojave Unified School District
Kern High School District
Official school data: California School Dashboard (California Department of Education).
To Edwards Air Force Base
By car: 30 min
No hay transporte público directo: N/A min
Casas desde $250K con USDA. Lotes grandes en ciudad planificada con potencial de crecimiento. Inversión inteligente a largo plazo.
A 30 min de Edwards AFB, con préstamos VA para quienes tienen servicio militar que califique.
Construye equity mientras otros siguen pagando renta.
Yes. California City generally qualifies as rural for USDA loans. Eligibility depends on the address and a county income limit; Sal verifies it for free before your offer.
The median sale price in California City (93505) was about $290,000 in June–August 2026 (Redfin), with homes from $250,000 and lots generally larger than in the valley cities. The median fell 3.3% over the past year and homes take about 64 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 an ITIN loan, the down payment is usually larger than with FHA (the lender confirms the amount), and you'll need 2 years of tax returns filed under your ITIN. Large lots and low prices make it a good fit for buyers who want space. Sal connects you with approved lenders.
Both share the Mojave Unified School District and possible USDA eligibility. California City (median about $290,000) has larger lots in a planned city and is 30 minutes from Edwards AFB; Mojave (~$265,000) 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, Dream For All (up to 20% of the purchase price, capped at $150,000), GSFA Platinum, FHA, ITIN loans, and USDA loans 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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