264 homes in Bakersfield
Bakersfield is California's ninth-largest city in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Features oil production, country music heritage, and affordable housing.
Today, Bakersfield has 265 homes for sale at a median price of $439,900, typically selling in about 42 days. Families here choose from 16 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$400K
↑ 1.5% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.2 months of supply
Balanced Market264 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~42 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 18% faster than 6 months ago.
Approaching the point where buyers gain more negotiating power.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Bakersfield
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
127,626 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $137K in value on average.
Price Reductions
113 listings have reduced their price
43% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.9% (~$26K)
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