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 Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know East Bakersfield best.
About the area
Living in East Bakersfield, CA
Grew from the former town of Sumner, later renamed Kern City, which was annexed by Bakersfield in 1910.
The housing market
Homes in East Bakersfield
- Only about 14% of housing units are owner-occupied, making this a mostly renter-occupied part of Bakersfield.
- Roughly 54% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $202,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes East Bakersfield home
Noriega Hotel
Historic Basque hotel and restaurant on Sumner Street that won a 2011 James Beard America's Classic award
Jefferson Park
Neighborhood park on Bernard Street with lit basketball and tennis courts, added to the city park system in 1921
Neighborhoods
East Bakersfield areas to know
Old Town Kern
Historic Baker Street district that served as the downtown of Sumner and Kern City, now home to Basque cuisine restaurants
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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.