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Ridgecrest

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Louisiana
$20K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$75K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2017 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
OctJan
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
OctJan
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
OctJan
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
201720192020

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.291
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$75K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.86%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.56%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.41%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,308 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$25K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$34K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Ridgecrest compares

By median home value, Ridgecrest is the 3rd most expensive of 4 cities in Concordia County, and its typical home is worth more than 19% of all homes in Concordia County.

Home values in Ridgecrest

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$29K$145K
cities in Concordia County ranked by median home value
#Concordia CountyMedian valueHomes
1Vidalia$148K3,220
2Ferriday$131K3,400
3Ridgecrest$75K291
4Clayton$61K592

About the Ridgecrest market

What is the median home price in Ridgecrest, LA?

The median sale price in Ridgecrest, LA is $19,850 (data through January 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ridgecrest, LA each year?

3 homes sold in Ridgecrest, LA over the last 12 months (data through January 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Ridgecrest, LA?

Ridgecrest, LA contains 291 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $75K.

How does Ridgecrest, LA compare to the rest of Concordia County?

By median home value, Ridgecrest, LA is the 3rd most expensive of 4 cities in Concordia County. Its typical home is worth more than 19% of all homes in Concordia County. Ferriday ranks just above it and Clayton just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ridgecrest, LA?

56% of homes in Ridgecrest, LA are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Ridgecrest, LA hold?

86% of mortgaged homes in Ridgecrest, LA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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