Bakersfield, CA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Bakersfield, CA is $415,000, down 2.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 45 days with 748 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market.
$415,000median sale price
Is Bakersfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Bakersfield, CA is currently a balanced market, based on 3.1 months of supply and homes selling in about 45 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
244
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
45
Average pace
Active listings
748
3.1 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.7%
Below asking
Bakersfield, CA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $415,000 |
| Median list price | $424,925 |
| Year-over-year price change | -2.3% |
| Average days on market | 45 days |
| Active inventory | 748 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.1 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.7% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Bakersfield housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $415,000. Prices have fallen 2.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 45 days on market, indicating 3.1 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Bakersfield
There are currently 748 homes listed for sale in Bakersfield, California. The median listing price is $425K.
Active listings
748
Homes on market
Median list price
$425K
Avg. days on market
45
Days until sale
New this week
350
Newly listed
Top public schools in Bakersfield
50 schools tracked · 67,003 students
The largest public schools serving Bakersfield, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Bakersfield High
Grades 9-12 · 3,024 students
Ridgeview High
Grades 9-12 · 2,653 students
Highland High
Grades 9-12 · 2,543 students
East Bakersfield High
Grades 9-12 · 2,420 students
Golden Valley High
Grades 9-12 · 2,365 students
Liberty High
Grades 9-12 · 2,355 students
Independence High
Grades 9-12 · 2,334 students
Stockdale High
Grades 9-12 · 2,313 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Bakersfield?
The median home sale price in Bakersfield is $415,000, down 2.3% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Bakersfield?
Homes typically spend 45 days on market before going under contract.
Is Bakersfield a buyer's or seller's market?
With 3.1 months of supply, Bakersfield is currently a balanced market.
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