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A rural desert community centered around a historic mine in the Mojave Desert
Surrounded by thousands of acres of the Mojave Desert, the Boron-Desert Lake community is a prime example of a one-horse town, with a rural atmosphere, quiet streets and a small handful of local businesses where customers are known by name. Known and named for the minerals mined just north of town, Boron is home to the largest source of boric acid in the world. Many of the area’s residents are employed by the mine, and when entering the town limits, visitors are met with a sign welcoming them to the home of Borax. The community is proud of its history and small-town atmosphere, with the 20 Mule Team Museum serving as a focal point of the community. “Boron has a really close-knit community,” says Kenny Cantarero, a local real estate agent with New Paradigms Realty. “It’s the kind of place where you walk into the community market or the cafe and they know your name.”
Modest single-story homes with attractive price tags in Boron
Modest ranch-style and manufactured homes line the streets of both Boron and Desert Lake, a small subdivision roughly 3 miles east of town. Most houses sit close together on quarter and half-acre lots. “Most of the clients that I work with in Boron and Desert Lake are attracted to the area by its affordability,” Cantarero says. “It’s popular among first-time homebuyers for that reason.” Prices range from $180,000 to $285,000, while fixer-uppers can go for $60,000 to $120,000. Paved, walkable roads connect residents to Historic Old Town, with pine, palm and mesquite trees dotting front yards.
Most of the homes in Boron-Desert Lake are ranch style.
Manufactured homes are a housing option for residents of Boron-Desert Lake.
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After-school programs and adult learning with the Murdoc Joint Unified School District
West Boron Elementary School lies on the west side of town in Desert Lake and earns a C overall grade from Niche. The school serves prekindergarten through sixth-grade students and offers after-school programs and a summer explorers program. Boron Junior-Senior High School receives a C-plus. The Muroc Joint Unified School District also hosts an adult learning course on welding after school hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Boron Branch Library hosts regular community events, from craft nights and story times to Dungeons & Dragons workshops for local teenagers.
A bright yellow sign outside Boron High School greets parents and students.
West Boron School provides mature shade trees to offset the summertime heat.
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Authentic Mexican food and quaint commercial district
Twenty Mule Team Road serves as Boron’s business district, with eateries, a clothing store, a hardware store and the 20 Mule Team Museum. The 20 Mule Cafe serves classic diner fare from omelets and French toast to burgers and burritos. B-Town Donuts offers a variety of baked goods, coffee and breakfast burritos, while Barel serves window-service tacos, burgers and hot dogs. The area is also home to a handful of spots with authentic Mexican cuisine, including Domingo’s and Rincón Latino Cafe. Shoppers can pick up the essentials at Boron Food Mart and Family Dollar or drive around 40 miles east to Barstow for a bigger selection.
Sports facilities and hiking trails near Boron-Deesert Lake
Boron Park lies on the community’s south side and has baseball diamonds, a picnic shelter, a playground, horseshoe pits and a skate park. Red Rock Canyon State Park is around 45 miles northeast and has dozens of campsites and miles of trails popular among hikers and horseback riders. Boron is also within 200 miles of Death Valley, Joshua Tree and Sequoia national parks.
A beautiful mural adorns part of the new skatepark in Boron Park.
China Lake Acres residents visiting Red Rock Canyon are in awe of the splender.
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Take Highway 395 or Route 58 to nearby towns
U.S. Highway 395 lies just east of Boron and spans around 75 miles south to San Bernardino and roughly 55 miles north to Ridgecrest. California state Route 58 can take drivers to nearby towns like Mojave and Barstow.
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Parks in this Area
Boron Park
Boron-Desert Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boron-Desert Lake, Boron sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Boron-Desert Lake, Boron over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Great opportunity to live in a quiete community!!!!This home features 1 Bedroom ,1 Bath , 601 square feet on a 10,434 lot size. This one level home is located close to schools, museums, senior center , restaurants and more...close to FWY 58 and 395. Love's Truck Stop and shell gas station. Also close to the Borax Mines .
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,722
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,831
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,306
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.4%
College Graduates
21.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
% Population in Labor Force
50.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
100°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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