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Bakersfield, CA

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Bakersfield.

Population: 460,411 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bakersfield, CA is $356,782 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,150 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,733/month. 123 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,782

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$356,782
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+87.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$360,135
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$382,150
Median list price
$387,211
Median price per sqft
$233
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
982
For-sale inventory
1,195
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
955
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
372

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,733/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,273/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,293/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,768/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
123
Elementary schools
77
Middle schools
22
High schools
18
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bakersfield City, Kern High, Kern County Office of Education
Schools include
Franklin Elementary, Downtown Elementary, Stella I. Hills Elementary, Bakersfield High, Kern County Special Education

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
54
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brown & Bryant, Inc. (Arvin Plant) (7.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.1°F
Average high
79.1°F
Average low
54.8°F
Annual precipitation
9.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
70
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
236
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-37,103
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,983
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,497

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Bakersfield International Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bakersfield International Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MERCY HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
53
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,496 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,041
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
273,487
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,159

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BakersfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$356,782$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$382,150$696,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,733/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,041$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Bakersfield, CA?
$356,782.
What is the median sale price in Bakersfield, CA?
$382,150.
How long do homes take to sell in Bakersfield, CA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Bakersfield, CA?
Typical rent: $1,733/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bakersfield, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Bakersfield, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 54 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bakersfield, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bakersfield, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bakersfield, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bakersfield, CA?
123 schools (77 elementary, 22 middle, 18 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bakersfield, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bakersfield, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 70. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bakersfield, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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