Edwards Air Force Base offers Antelope Valley buyers strong value, multiple DPA programs, and a growing bilingual community. Median price: $350,000 — 40-50% below the LA County average.
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Median Price
$350,000
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Days on Market
45 days
BalancedMedian Rent
$1,750/mo
Centro de pruebas de vuelo de la Fuerza Aerea — empleador principal de la región
Préstamos VA con 0% de enganche disponibles para personal militar
Casas accesibles desde $290,000 cerca de la base
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) cubre la mayoria de las hipotecas del area
$2,170/mo
Home Price: $350,000
Down Payment: $0
Rate: 6%
Para militares activos y veteranos — sin PMI, sin enganche
$2,450/mo
Home Price: $350,000
Down Payment: $12,250
Rate: 6.5%
Para civiles y contratistas de la base
$2,300/mo
Home Price: $350,000
Down Payment: $0
Rate: 6.5%
Hasta $15,000 de ayuda para enganche
Programs available to first-time buyers in Kern County
VA 0% (cero enganche)
CalHFA MyHome
FHA 3.5%
GSFA Platinum
Muroc Joint Unified School District
Unified
Desert Junior-Senior High School
High School
To Edwards AFB Main Gate
By car: 5-15 min
No hay transporte público — la mayoría conduce: N/A min
VA loan con 0% enganche. Tu BAH de ~$2,100/mes cubre la hipoteca completa.
Empleado de Northrop, Lockheed o Boeing? FHA desde 3.5% de enganche.
Trabajas cerca de la base? Casas desde $290K con préstamos ITIN.
Yes. The VA loan offers 0% down, no mortgage insurance (PMI), and competitive rates — the best option for active personnel and veterans at Edwards AFB. On a $350,000 home near the base, the monthly payment runs about $2,200, and BAH (military housing allowance) usually covers nearly all of it. Sal specializes in VA transactions in the area.
BAH for Edwards AFB varies by rank and dependents. In 2026, an E-5 with dependents receives about $2,100/month — enough to cover most or all of the mortgage on a $350,000 home in the area with a VA loan. With homes from $290,000, many military families live with virtually no net housing cost.
The most popular areas are Rosamond (15 minutes), Lancaster (30 minutes), and California City (20 minutes). Rosamond has the shortest drive to base and prices near BAH; plus, many Rosamond and California City properties qualify for USDA $0-down loans as an alternative to VA. Sal compares VA, USDA, and FHA for your situation.
Yes. ITIN loans are available for civilian workers and contractors near Edwards AFB, with no Social Security Number. The area's affordable prices (from $290,000) make the 10-15% down payment more manageable — $29,000 to $44,000 — along with 2 years of tax returns under your ITIN. Sal connects ITIN buyers with approved lenders.
The Muroc Joint Unified School District serves the immediate base area. Many military families also choose the Rosamond Elementary School District (5/10) or Lancaster and Palmdale schools for more options. Sal shows you which homes fall in each district based on your family's school priorities.
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Bilingual specialist serving Edwards Air Force Base and all of the Antelope Valley
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