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Mojave Desert Planned City

About California City, CA

Welcome to California City, the sprawling planned community in Kern County's Antelope Valley that ranks among California's largest cities by land area.

California City is a city in Kern County, California, situated in the northern Antelope Valley of the Mojave Desert about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. Its population was 14,973 at the 2020 census. The city is defined by its extraordinary geography of intent: a 1958 master plan laid out streets and infrastructure for as many as 400,000 residents across more than 80,000 acres, and the result is a municipality that ranks third in California by land area — behind only San Diego and Los Angeles — while much of its eastern half remains undeveloped desert. Houses, businesses, and paved roads cluster primarily in the western portion of the city, where a deep aquifer supplies water, while large stretches of the original grid remain empty. That contrast between a vast planned footprint and a small-town population gives California City a distinctive character. Homes were largely built lot by lot, and many are Craftsman ranch-style houses from the 1960s, so the streetscapes are varied rather than uniform. The local economy is anchored by aerospace and the military. Edwards Air Force Base lies a short drive away, and the Mojave Air and Space Port, a center for aerospace testing and innovation, is a major employer, making the city popular with military and aerospace families. Other employment comes from regional institutions and services in the Antelope Valley. Life here centers on the desert landscape. Red Rock Canyon State Park, with its scenic cliffs and rock formations, sits a short distance south, and the surrounding open desert offers off-highway vehicle trails, hiking, and dark skies for stargazing. Public schools fall under Mojave Unified School District. For residents, California City offers small-town living, open space, and a quiet desert setting within commuting distance of Edwards Air Force Base and the greater Antelope Valley.

Population 14,973
County Kern County
Active Listings 1194
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is California City in?

California City is in Kern County, California, in the northern Antelope Valley of the Mojave Desert. The city sits about 100 miles north of Los Angeles along the State Route 14 corridor.

How big is California City by land area?

California City covers roughly 204 square miles, making it the third-largest city in California by land area, behind San Diego and Los Angeles. Its large footprint comes from a 1958 master plan that laid out streets for a much larger population than ultimately developed.

What school district serves California City?

California City is served by Mojave Unified School District, which also serves the nearby town of Mojave. The district operates campuses including California City High School, California City Middle School, Hacienda Elementary, and Robert P. Ulrich Elementary.

Is California City near Edwards Air Force Base?

Yes. Edwards Air Force Base lies roughly 19 to 29 miles from California City, making the community a popular home for military personnel and their families. The Mojave Air and Space Port is also a short drive to the south.

What is there to do in California City?

California City offers access to Red Rock Canyon State Park, with its desert cliffs and hiking, along with off-highway vehicle trails, stargazing, and open Mojave Desert land. California City Central Park anchors local recreation within town.

What is the population of California City?

California City's population was 14,973 at the 2020 U.S. Census. Despite covering more than 200 square miles, the city retains a small-town, sparse suburban population across its largely undeveloped planned street grid in the Mojave Desert.

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About California City

Real Estate & Housing

California City's housing stock grew lot by lot rather than in uniform subdivisions, and many homes are Craftsman ranch-style builds from the 1960s set along quiet desert roads. Because much of the original master-planned grid remains undeveloped, the city offers abundant open space and larger lots, with no two streetscapes quite alike. The sparse suburban character means most residents own their homes, and buyers often find room to build on their own property. The market centers on modest single-family houses, desert acreage, and the space that defines this part of the Mojave.

Neighborhoods

Development in California City clusters in the western half of the city, where water access made building practical, while the eastern grid remains largely open desert. Neighborhoods such as Monte Vista Estates are known for spacious homes and scenic desert views. The city's lot-by-lot development pattern means residential streets are varied, with established ranch-style homes, newer construction, and vacant parcels intermingled. This open, spread-out layout gives California City a distinctly rural, high-desert feel compared with denser Antelope Valley communities to the south.

Lifestyle in California City

California City offers a quiet, high-desert lifestyle shaped by wide-open space and a small-town population. Daily life revolves around local schools, churches, and community events, with a modest selection of restaurants and shops serving the city and the Highway 14 corridor. The presence of Edwards Air Force Base and the Mojave Air and Space Port brings a military and aerospace flavor to the community. Dark night skies, open roads, and the nearby Red Rock Canyon State Park define recreation, while larger shopping and services are found in nearby Mojave and the Antelope Valley.

Schools & Education

Students in California City attend Mojave Unified School District, which serves the city and the neighboring town of Mojave in eastern Kern County. The district operates campuses including California City High School, California City Middle School, Hacienda Elementary, and Robert P. Ulrich Elementary. The district's size and rural setting support close-knit schools, and families have access to additional educational options in the broader Antelope Valley and Kern County region.

Getting Around

California City lies about 100 miles north of Los Angeles and is reached primarily by State Route 14, which links the Antelope Valley to U.S. Route 395 and the Los Angeles basin. Edwards Air Force Base is roughly 19 to 29 miles away, making the city a practical base for military commuters, while the Mojave Air and Space Port sits a short distance to the south. Public transit is limited, so residents rely on personal vehicles for commuting and errands, with larger services in Mojave, Lancaster, and Palmdale.

Parks & Recreation

Red Rock Canyon State Park, just south of California City along State Route 14, offers scenic desert cliffs, buttes, and rock formations with hiking, camping, and sightseeing. The surrounding Mojave Desert provides open space for off-highway vehicle riding, stargazing, and solitude, while the Desert Tortoise Natural Area and Tehachapi-area trails add wildlife viewing and hiking. California City Central Park anchors local recreation within the community. The high desert's dark skies and expansive public lands give outdoor enthusiasts room to roam year-round.

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payments Median Sale Price $291,990 -1.0%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $182
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sell Homes Sold 95
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
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8536 Aspen A Avenue #B For Rent
$1,575
8536 Aspen A Avenue #BCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 872 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • SR26184109
J & V Real Estate Group Inc.
8537 Tamarack For Sale
$259,999
8537 TamarackCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1633 sqft
  • Built 1959
  • SR26173019
Realty Executives Platinum
20336 87th For Sale
$209,900
20336 87thCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1225 sqft
  • Built 1958
  • SC26171329
Capitol Real Estate Group, Inc
8260 Viburnum For Sale
$284,900
8260 ViburnumCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1338 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • CV26172102
DESERT ROSE REALTY
9637 Glade For Sale
$250,000
9637 GladeCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1344 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • WS26171968
NORTHLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP, I
8124 Peach Avenue For Rent
$1,100
8124 Peach AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 750 sqft
  • Built 1960
  • SR26170827
Sandstone Realty Inc.
21432 Keller Court For Sale
$348,900
21432 Keller CourtCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1948 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • CV26171287
DESERT ROSE REALTY
21625 Bancroft For Sale
$549,999
21625 BancroftCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2880 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • HD26167618
Coldwell Banker Envision
8472 Underwood For Rent
$2,050
8472 UnderwoodCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1271 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • SR26168183
J & V Real Estate Group Inc.
9300 Holly Avenue #3 For Rent
$1,475
9300 Holly Avenue #3California City, CA 93505
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 900 sqft
  • Built 2008
  • SR26167726
J & V Real Estate Group Inc.
8413 Greenwood For Sale
$245,000
8413 GreenwoodCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1327 sqft
  • Built 1981
  • SR26162821
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
6833 Rea Avenue For Rent
$1,295
6833 Rea AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1512 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • SR26161312
General Realty Group,Inc.
8295 Charles Place For Sale
$319,000
8295 Charles PlaceCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1202 sqft
  • Built 1994
  • P1-28214
Coldwell Banker Realty
9300 Holly Avenue #1 For Rent
$1,475
9300 Holly Avenue #1California City, CA 93505
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 900 sqft
  • Built 2008
  • SR26164843
J & V Real Estate Group Inc.
8924 Peach For Sale
$309,900
8924 PeachCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1804 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • SR26158314
Century 21 Masters
21219 Kenniston For Sale
$224,000
21219 KennistonCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 923 sqft
  • Built 1969
  • SR26156075
HomeBased Realty
9121 Grove Avenue For Sale
$359,000
9121 Grove AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1922 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • SR26157910
JohnHart Real Estate
9425 Evelyn Avenue For Rent
$2,400
9425 Evelyn AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1796 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • PW26162975
Sunrise Home Realty
19825 Taylor For Rent
$2,500
19825 TaylorCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1391 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • CV26156395
DESERT ROSE REALTY
8560 Nipa Avenue For Sale
$239,000
8560 Nipa AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1309 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • SR26156050
eXp Realty of California
9712 Nipa For Sale
$273,000
9712 NipaCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1669 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • IV26155220
OPENDOOR BROKERAGE INC.
8119 Walpole Avenue For Sale
$200,000
8119 Walpole AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1012 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • SR26154574
Coldwell Banker Hartwig
20844 Lakeview Drive For Sale
$325,000
20844 Lakeview DriveCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1853 sqft
  • Built 2022
  • SR26153570
Re/Max All-Pro
9012 Columbine Avenue For Sale
$221,500
9012 Columbine AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1447 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • 26859653
ACE Realty
20849 87th For Sale
$249,999
20849 87thCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1100 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • SR26148091
SunnyHill Realty Inc
20548 Medio Street For Sale
$344,900
20548 Medio StreetCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1629 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • SR26146813
Scenic Hills Real Estate
9116 Fuchsia For Sale
$339,900
9116 FuchsiaCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2357 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • HD26144276
Coldwell Banker Envision
8924 Loop For Sale
$495,000
8924 LoopCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 8 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3300 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • SR26144392
Equity Union
19625 81st Street For Rent
$1,975
19625 81st StreetCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1216 sqft
  • Built 1994
  • SR26144347
J & V Real Estate Group Inc.
10725 Keller Drive For Sale
$295,000
10725 Keller DriveCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1769 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • SR26142847
Re/Max All-Pro
8837 Holly For Sale
$369,900
8837 HollyCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1858 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • SR26126662
Luxury Collective
9825 Sally Avenue For Rent
$1,900
9825 Sally AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1823 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • 26852895
ACE Realty
20548 Neuralia Road For Sale
$290,000
20548 Neuralia RoadCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1450 sqft
  • Built 1984
  • IG25111230
Gold Real Estate
21108 79th For Sale
$249,999
21108 79thCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1228 sqft
  • Built 1969
  • PW26137228
LRG Realty
8871 Aspen For Sale
$329,000
8871 AspenCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1318 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • SR26123709
Sunshine Realty & Associates
21741 Ives Court For Sale
$344,900
21741 Ives CourtCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2000 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • SR26126622
Luxury Collective
7821 Fir For Sale
$359,999
7821 FirCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1776 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • SR26129709
Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley
21306 Bancroft Court For Rent
$1,800
21306 Bancroft CourtCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 906 sqft
  • Built 1964
  • CV26130409
DESERT ROSE REALTY
9516 Mendiburu Road For Sale
$369,000
9516 Mendiburu RoadCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2012 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 26848307
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
10011 achilles For Sale
$220,000
10011 achillesCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1260 sqft
  • Built 1961
  • SR26122618
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
7027 Poppy Boulevard For Sale
$560,000
7027 Poppy BoulevardCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 6 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 4037 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • TR26125162
Real Broker
21600 Hacienda Boulevard For Sale
$219,900
21600 Hacienda BoulevardCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1438 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • SR26123826
Re/Max All-Pro
8313 Quezon For Sale
$175,000
8313 QuezonCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 960 sqft
  • Built 1962
  • SR26119875
Century 21 Masters
8801 Hickory For Sale
$310,000
8801 HickoryCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1714 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • DW26119015
Casa America Real Estate
20624 Lasky For Sale
$424,900
20624 LaskyCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2406 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • DW26112763
1st Property Real Estate
9816 Rea Avenue For Sale
$330,000
9816 Rea AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1680 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • 226002378
Keller Williams Westlake Village
16716 Hacienda Avenue For Sale
$525,000
16716 Hacienda AvenueCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2280 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • DW26109351
C-21 Realty Team
21024 Hugo Way For Sale
$300,000
21024 Hugo WayCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2203 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • SR26107446
So Cal Realtors Platinum
20236 Graham Street For Sale
$330,000
20236 Graham StreetCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2204 sqft
  • Built 2008
  • WS26102849
UNIVERSAL ELITE REALTY
7435 Poppy For Sale
$389,000
7435 PoppyCalifornia City, CA 93505
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1824 sqft
  • Built 1979
  • SR26102197
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, Realtors
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