Kern County, California
East Bakersfield Real Estate and Local Guide
The eastern region of Bakersfield directly east of downtown, mixing residential and commercial areas and known for the Basque restaurants of Old Town Kern
Living in East Bakersfield
Grew from the former town of Sumner, later renamed Kern City, which was annexed by Bakersfield in 1910. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $36,039 median household
EducationAbout 3.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyKern County
Homes in East Bakersfield
Detached single-family homesRoughly 54% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $202,400
- Only about 14% of housing units are owner-occupied, making this a mostly renter-occupied part of Bakersfield.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes East Bakersfield home
Noriega Hotel
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic Basque hotel and restaurant on Sumner Street that won a 2011 James Beard America's Classic award
Jefferson Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Neighborhood park on Bernard Street with lit basketball and tennis courts, added to the city park system in 1921
East Bakersfield areas to know
Old Town Kern
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic Baker Street district that served as the downtown of Sumner and Kern City, now home to Basque cuisine restaurants