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County Overview

Kern County, California

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
2,552
⇧ 5.7%
Pending
801
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$404,045
⇩ 0.1%
Average Price
$455,637
⇧ 2.5%
Days on Market
67.2
⇧ 13.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Kern County, California real estate market currently shows 2,552 active listings, with 801 pending sales. Homes are averaging 67.2 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 138 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 67.2 days on market compared to 59.4 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.1% year-over-year, from $404,260 to $404,045.

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Included Areas

Bakersfield: 93301, 93302, 93303, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313

Tehachapi: 93561, 93581

Boron: 93516, 93596

California City: 93504, 93505

Ridgecrest: 93555, 93556

Delano: 93215, 93216

Mojave: 93501, 93502

Edwards: 93523, 93524

Rosamond: 93560

Pine Mountain Club: 93222

Randsburg: 93554

Arvin: 93203

Shafter: 93263

Taft: 93268

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 63  ·  Population: 899,110  ·  Median household income: $67,713

Typical home value: $270,351  ·  Homeownership rate: 59%

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