California City
City in California, United States
Overview
California City, located in the Mojave Desert, is known for its sprawling layout and proximity to outdoor recreation like hiking, golf, and off-roading. The city features a mix of residential pockets, wide-open spaces, and easygoing desert vibes, making it a unique destination for relaxation and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
14,973
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.13°, -117.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,959
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-6.7°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
217 mm
Internet Speed
392 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
MHV
Distance
17 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.