Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Kern County, CA real estate market currently shows 2,794 active listings, with 916 pending sales. Homes are averaging 47 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 87 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 47 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 2.2% year-over-year, from $391,249 to $399,990.
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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.