China Lake

The Economic Engine Behind Ridgecrest

China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station does more than employ people. It stabilizes the entire region.

Jobs here are technical, long-term, and tied to national defense. That consistency supports schools, housing demand, and local business.

Real estate cycles in Ridgecrest often follow base activity. When projects expand, demand follows. When budgets tighten, the market adjusts.

This relationship explains why Ridgecrest behaves differently than many desert towns. Employment anchors matter.

China Lake is not just nearby.
It is foundational.  (there is not  a lake)