Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Kern County, CA real estate market currently shows 3,400 active listings, with 977 pending sales. Homes are averaging 58 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 158 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 58 days on market compared to 56 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.2% year-over-year, from $409,675 to $396,500.
Population: 899,110 · Density: 663.3/mi² · Median household income: $67,713
Typical home value: $270,351 · Homeownership: 59%
Bakersfield: 93301, 93302, 93303, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313
Arvin: 93203
Bodfish: 93205
Buttonwillow: 93206
Caliente: 93518
Cantil: 93519
Edison: 93220
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.