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NAWS China Lake

On China Lake NAWS


Navy, O-3
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Virginia Beach
Bronze medal

"On Base Living in China Lake"

Living on base in China Lake is by far the best way to go! BAH ranges are not normally alligned with the rental market in Ridgecrest, and the rentals are usually much higher out in town. There are also very few to choose from most of the time. The waiting list here in China Lake can vary, so as soon as you are detatched from your current location get on the waiting list for "on base housing" asap! Even if there is not a home available when you get here, you will be reimbursed for moving on base once a house comes open. We were told 2 years to wait and a house came open within months, so never be too discouraged. We are saving over $1000 a month by living on base, compared to the house we were renting in town. The homes are older here but the community feel is invaluable, especially in such a tiny town like Ridgecrest. Everyone comes out in the afternoons and weekends for happy hour, and play dates at the park. There are dozens of shaded parks on base for kids, and the back yards are very spacious for animals. The clubhouses are great for community events and group meetings like bible studies and crafting. There are also a ton of activities for families and kids here on base, like music and art classes that are free! The pool is also essential in the unbearable dry heat in the summer, so it's nice to be super close. All in all...if you have to live here, living on base seems to be the way to go, if possible. The Lincoln Military Housing office here is normally very accomodating and helpful, and the people are the best part about living here for sure.

Pros Cons
  1. Easy to be close to everything
  2. Fun community feel with other families
  3. Safe
  4. By far the most economical option
  1. Older Homes
  2. Lots of Animals (Coyotes, rabbits, and mice)

Price: N/A

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Recommendations: The Estates Neighborhood is a very nice, newer, neighborhood in Ridgecrest. It has its own park and is very nicely taken care of and safe. Crossroads Community Church is an awesome church here in town if you're looking for a contemporary, non-denominational Christian church. Great Pastor and Community feel!
  • Appearance: gated,neighborhood parks,well manicured with grass cut,neighborhood pool,looks uniform,curbs,common areas maintained

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 1 years
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# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 China Lake Housing Ridgecrest CA 3.9 mi
# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Richmond Elementary School Ridgecrest CA 93555-2755 Public K-5 7 3.3 mi
2 Las Flores Elementary School Ridgecrest CA 93555-3405 Public K-5 8 3.6 mi
3 Pierce Elementary School Ridgecrest CA 93555-5797 Public K-5 7 4.4 mi
4 Faller Elementary School Ridgecrest CA 93555-4760 Public K-5 6 5 mi
5 Gateway Elementary School Ridgecrest CA 93555-8245 Public K-5 7 5.4 mi
6 Inyokern Elementary School Inyokern CA 93527-1597 Public K-5 5 7.6 mi
7 Trona Elementary School Trona CA 93562-2101 Public K-6 4 18.9 mi
8 Rand Elementary School Johannesburg CA 93528-0157 Public K-3 NR 22.3 mi
9 South Fork Elementary School Weldon CA 93283-9735 Public K-8 2 33.7 mi
10 Johnsondale Elementary School Kernville CA 93238 Public K-8 NR 40.7 mi
11 Kernville Elementary School Kernville CA 93238 Public K-4 6 41.1 mi
12 Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School California City CA 93505-2781 Public K-2 2 41.9 mi
13 Hacienda Elementary School California City CA 93505-3616 Public 3-5 2 42.6 mi
14 Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School Lake Isabella CA 93240-9608 Public K-4 4 43.9 mi
15 Piute Mountain Elementary School Calente CA 93518-2851 Public K-8 5 45.6 mi
16 West Boron Elementary School Boron CA 93516-1310 Public K-6 3 47.2 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Murray Middle School Ridgecrest CA 93555-2875 Public 6-8 8 2.5 mi
2 James Monroe Middle School Ridgecrest CA 93555-4605 Public 6-8 5 4.8 mi
3 Trona High School Trona CA 93562-2101 Public 7-12 4 18.9 mi
4 Trona Community Day School Trona CA 93562-2101 Public 7-12 NR 18.9 mi
5 South Fork Middle School Weldon CA 93283 Public 5-8 5 30.6 mi
6 South Fork Elementary School Weldon CA 93283-9735 Public K-8 2 33.7 mi
7 Johnsondale Elementary School Kernville CA 93238 Public K-8 NR 40.7 mi
8 California City Middle School California City CA 93505-5610 Public 6-8 3 42.4 mi
9 Rio Vista Community Day School Lake Isabella CA 93240-9608 Public 5-8 NR 43.9 mi
10 Woodrow Wallace Middle School Lake Isabella CA 93240 Public 5-8 3 43.9 mi
11 Piute Mountain Elementary School Calente CA 93518-2851 Public K-8 5 45.6 mi
12 Boron Junior-Senior High School Boron CA 93516-1539 Public 7-12 3 47.2 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Mesquite Continuation High School Ridgecrest CA 93555-3118 Public 9-12 NR 3.7 mi
2 Burroughs High School Ridgecrest CA 93555-3832 Public 9-12 9 4.2 mi
3 Trona High School Trona CA 93562-2101 Public 7-12 4 18.9 mi
4 Trona Community Day School Trona CA 93562-2101 Public 7-12 NR 18.9 mi
5 California City High School California City CA 93505-1971 Public 9-12 4 41.2 mi
6 Summit Continuation School Lake Isabella CA 93240 Public 9-12 NR 43.6 mi
7 Kern Valley High School Lake Isabella CA 93240-9609 Public 9-12 6 43.8 mi
8 Boron Junior-Senior High School Boron CA 93516-1539 Public 7-12 3 47.2 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Bridge Learning Center Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 2-11 NR 2.6 mi
2 Immanuel Christian Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private K-12 NR 3 mi
3 Heritage Montessori School Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private K-3 NR 3.5 mi
4 Soli Deo Gloria Christian Academy Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private K-12 NR 3.7 mi
5 Adventist Christian School Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 1-8 NR 4.1 mi
6 Sierra View Christian School Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 1-12 NR 4.3 mi
7 Pilgrim Christian Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private K-12 NR 4.5 mi
8 Across Stepping Stones Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 2-4 NR 4.6 mi
9 The Bridge Learning Center Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 5-12 NR 4.6 mi
10 St. Ann Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private K-8 NR 4.8 mi
11 Liberty Christian School Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 1-12 NR 5 mi
12 Calvary Christian Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private K-12 NR 6.6 mi
13 Mountain View Christian Academy Ridgecrest CA 93555 Private 1-12 NR 7 mi
14 Mariposa Christian Inyokern CA 93527 Private 4-12 NR 7.4 mi
15 Mariposa Christian Inyokern CA 93527 Private 1-12 NR 7.5 mi
16 Oasis Christian Academy Inyokern CA 93527 Private K-12 NR 9.6 mi
17 Pioneer Point Christian Academy San Bernardino County CA 93562 Private K-12 NR 19.9 mi
18 Christian Fellowship Academy Trona CA 93562 Private 1-12 NR 20 mi
19 Rosewall Christian Academy Lake Isabella CA 93240 Private 1-12 NR 40.6 mi
20 Desert Rose Academy California City CA 93505 Private 1-12 NR 41.4 mi
21 Tumbleweed Academy California City CA 93505 Private 1-12 NR 41.6 mi
22 Eagles' Way Academy California City CA 93505 Private K, 10 NR 41.7 mi
23 Western Education Center California City CA 93505 Private 5-12 NR 41.8 mi
24 The Little Flock Academy California City CA 93505 Private K-12 NR 41.9 mi
25 Aicitma's Tuniiwa Nobi the Learning House of Aicitma School Kernville CA 93238 Private K-12 NR 42.5 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Ridgecrest Charter School Ridgecrest CA 93555-4531 Charter K-8 5 4.8 mi
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