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Mojave Desert Mining Community

About Boron, CA

Boron is a Mojave Desert mining community in Kern County, defined by the world's largest open-pit borax mine.

Boron is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, in the western Mojave Desert. The 2020 census recorded a population of 2,086. Boron's existence and identity are inseparable from a single defining feature: the Rio Tinto Boron Mine, the largest open-pit borax mine in the world. The mine measures roughly 1.74 miles wide and 1.99 miles long and reaches up to 755 feet deep, and it has produced much of the world's borates over the decades, anchoring the local economy and giving the town its name and its reason for being. The community sits along the State Route 58 corridor, roughly between the desert communities of Mojave and Barstow, and near Edwards Air Force Base. That aerospace connection is honored by the Saxon Aerospace Museum, which documents the aviation history of Edwards, its Air Force Flight Test Center, and NASA's flight research programs. The Borax Visitor Center at the mine explains how borax is mined and used, drawing visitors to the town. Boron functions as a small working and residential community, with students attending the Muroc Joint Unified School District and much of the population tied to the mine or to the surrounding desert economy. Residents describe a suburban-rural mix, and the community has a notable share of renters and retirees. For those seeking an inexpensive foothold in California's high desert, Boron offers a distinctive, mining-centered community with open space, clear skies, and a front-row view of one of the world's great industrial operations. Its appeal lies in affordability and its singular identity rather than in growth or amenities.

Population 2,086
County Kern County
Active Listings 127
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Where is Boron, California?

Boron is an unincorporated community in Kern County, in California's western Mojave Desert. It sits along the State Route 58 corridor, roughly between Mojave and Barstow, and near Edwards Air Force Base.

What is Boron known for?

Boron is known for the Rio Tinto Boron Mine, the largest open-pit borax mine in the world. The mine has produced much of the world's borates and anchors the community's economy and identity.

What is there to see in Boron?

The Borax Visitor Center explains how borax is mined and used, and the Saxon Aerospace Museum honors the aviation history of nearby Edwards Air Force Base, its flight test center, and NASA Dryden.

What school district serves Boron?

Boron is served by the Muroc Joint Unified School District, which educates students from the community and the nearby Edwards Air Force Base area across the surrounding Mojave Desert region of eastern Kern County.

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About Boron

Real Estate & Housing

Boron's housing reflects its mining-town origins, with a mix of modest single-family homes and rental units, many historically tied to the borax operation's workforce. The suburban-rural mix and desert location keep density low, and the community's affordability relative to California's coastal cities is a defining feature. Housing is concentrated near the mine and the State Route 58 corridor, with open desert on all sides. The market serves a mix of mine workers, retirees, and those seeking an inexpensive foothold in the high desert.

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Lifestyle in Boron

Life in Boron is defined by its Mojave Desert setting and its identity as a mining community. The Rio Tinto Boron Mine is the area's dominant employer and the reason the town exists, giving daily life a working, company-town character. Residents describe a suburban-rural mix with a sizable share of renters and a notable number of retirees, drawn by the desert climate and the lower cost of living. The open landscape and clear skies define the setting, while services and larger amenities are reached along the State Route 58 corridor in nearby Mojave or Barstow.

Schools & Education

Boron is served by the Muroc Joint Unified School District, which educates students from the community and the surrounding Edwards Air Force Base area across eastern Kern County. The district connects Boron's students to a larger school system tied to the military community, with campuses serving the town and the base. Education is a focal point of local life, and the district's scale reflects the sparsely populated but widely dispersed communities of the high desert.

Getting Around

Boron sits along the State Route 58 corridor, the principal highway across this stretch of the western Mojave Desert, linking the community to Mojave and the Antelope Valley to the west and to Barstow and Interstate 15 to the east. Edwards Air Force Base lies nearby. Daily life is entirely car-dependent, with State Route 58 carrying commutes to the mine, the base, and the larger desert towns that provide shopping and services.

Parks & Recreation

Boron's recreation is tied to its desert setting and its industrial heritage. The Borax Visitor Center explains the mining operation that made the town famous, and the Saxon Aerospace Museum documents the flight-test history of nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Beyond town, the Mojave Desert offers open space for off-roading, hiking, and stargazing under some of the region's clearest skies. The community's parks and school facilities provide everyday recreation close to home.

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How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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payments Median Sale Price $142,500 +18.8%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $114
schedule Avg Days on Market 70
sell Homes Sold 2
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 91.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 53.2

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Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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26934 Jessie For Sale
$219,000
26934 JessieBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1134 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • HD26111870
eXp Realty of Southern CA Inc.
12591 Daisy For Sale
$224,999
12591 DaisyBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1024 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • IV26150973
HOME & LAND SOURCE
12628 Daisy Street For Sale
$299,000
12628 Daisy StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1716 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • SW26147270
Listed Simply
26849 Nichols Street For Sale
$189,000
26849 Nichols StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1291 sqft
  • Built 1947
  • SR26129934
Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley
24285 Sage For Sale
$229,000
24285 SageBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1150 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • SR26127764
eXp Realty of California Inc
12401 El Mirage Street For Sale
$119,900
12401 El Mirage StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1312 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • SR26040352
Re/Max All-Pro
12639 Esther For Rent
$1,800
12639 EstherBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1024 sqft
  • Built 1958
  • IG26119194
REALTY ONE GROUP ROADS
26962 Nudgent Street For Sale
$229,500
26962 Nudgent StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1680 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • CV26113788
NIELSEN REALTY
26622 Nichols Street For Sale
$220,000
26622 Nichols StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 652 sqft
  • Built 1934
  • SR26095842
Century 21 Doug Anderson
26732 Nichols For Sale
$220,000
26732 NicholsBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 727 sqft
  • Built 1950
  • SR26096028
Century 21 Doug Anderson
26501 Ferguson For Sale
$141,500
26501 FergusonBoron, CA 93516
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1152 sqft
  • Built 1951
  • SR26083180
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, Realtors
27104 Prospect For Sale
$150,000
27104 ProspectBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 810 sqft
  • Built 1945
  • IV26035883
Vismar Real Estate
12075 James Street For Sale
$169,000
12075 James StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 680 sqft
  • Built 1940
  • CV26021700
ANTELOPE REALTY
27737 Morgan Lane For Sale
$295,000
27737 Morgan LaneBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1920 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • FR25053966
Dombroski Realty
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