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Bakersfield, CA, Market Trends

There are 2686 active listings and 260 new listings in Bakersfield, CA.
In Bakersfield, CA, homes sold for a median price of $437,495 in May 2026.
On average, properties in Bakersfield, CA sell after 47 days on the market compared to 39 days last year.
2489 homes were sold in Bakersfield, CA in May 2026, up from 2023 last year.
Bakersfield, CA is part of the Kern County R-1 School District, with 147 Elementary Schools, 85 Middle Schools, and 56 High Schools.

Bakersfield, CA Homes For Sale

Bakersfield Overview

Active Homes

2,686

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New Homes

260

Open Houses

17

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Price Reduced

437

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Bakersfield, CA Market Trends & Statistics

last updated on June 12, 2026

Schools in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA hosts 103 public schools with an average rating of 4 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 30 private and 2 charter schools.

School Districts

9

Elementary Schools

147

Middle Schools

85

High Schools

56

Grades:
Elementary
Middle
High

W. A. Kendrick Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10

Ronald Reagan Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10

Downtown Elementary School

public School, Grades K-8

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

Stockdale Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

American Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

Old River Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

Franklin Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Louise Sandrini Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Quailwood Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Raffaello Palla Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Leo B. Hart Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Discovery Elementary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Granite Pointe Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Frank West Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10

Bessie E. Owens Primary School

public School, Grades K-6

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10

Browse School Districts

Bakersfield City School District

Kern Union High School District

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District

Greenfield Union School District

Rosedale Union Elementary School District

Kern County Office Of Education School District

Fruitvale Elementary School District

Norris Elementary School District

Beardsley Elementary School District

Bakersfield, CA Property Insights

People

People

50% Female/Male
Avg Age is 34 Years Old

School

School

19% with College Degree
78% with High School Diploma

Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $72K
21% in Poverty

Elevation

Elevation

447.95 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

1.87%

Average Tree Covering

June Temperature

June Temperature

80° Fahrenheit

H: 95°F L: 64°F

Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Very High

Compared with the National Average

Rainfall

Rainfall

6 Inches

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