Kern County, California
Bakersfield Real Estate and Local Guide
Kern County seat and the largest city in the southern San Joaquin Valley, known for agriculture, oil production, and country music. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Bakersfield best.
About the area
Living in Bakersfield, CA
Birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound, a country music style tied to Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
The housing market
Homes in Bakersfield
- About 60% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 71% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $347,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Bakersfield home
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Music venue and museum honoring the Bakersfield Sound
Bakersfield Sign
Historic neon arch marking the city's identity
Garces Memorial Circle
California Historical Landmark honoring Father Francisco Garces
The Park at River Walk
32-acre park with bike paths, a lake, and an amphitheater
Kern River County Park
1,014-acre recreation area with Lake Ming and the California Living Museum
Neighborhoods
Bakersfield areas to know
Downtown
Civic center, Arts District, and Oleander and Lowell communities
Stockdale
Southwest Bakersfield residential area
Seven Oaks
Southwest Bakersfield residential area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.