{"id":91275,"date":"2024-01-29T09:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91275"},"modified":"2024-03-26T14:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T21:58:01","slug":"bakersfield-ca-neighborhoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/bakersfield-ca-neighborhoods\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Popular Bakersfield, CA Neighborhoods: Where to Live in Bakersfield in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-react-server-root-id=\"6\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"TextWidget bg-white padding-horiz-none padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">Known for its rich agricultural history,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/953\/CA\/Bakersfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Bakersfield, CA<\/a>, is located at the southern end of California&#8217;s Central Valley, just a few hours north of Los Angeles. With close proximity to the Sequoia National Forest, the beach towns along the central coast, and deserts like Death Valley and the Mojave, there are plenty of things to do in and around Bakersfield. If you&#8217;re considering living in the Central Valley, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/953\/CA\/Bakersfield\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">average rent in Bakersfield<\/a> is $1,746, while the median sale price is $380,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">You&#8217;ll find countless neighborhoods that make up Bakersfield \u2013 each with a distinct charm and flair. And with all the neighborhoods Bakersfield has to offer, you may be curious which area you should rent or buy a home in. We&#8217;ve got you covered. Here&#8217;s 12 popular Bakersfield neighborhoods you may just want to call home (listed alphabetically).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"7\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"ImageWidget bg-white padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.cdn-redfin.com\/cop-assets\/prod\/generalImages\/Bakersfield_sign_leading_into_the_city_Getty.jpg\" alt=\"blue and yellow sign of bakersfield_getty\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"8\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"TextWidget bg-white padding-horiz-none padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">1. Amberton<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">Amberton is primarily a residential neighborhood, but it&#8217;s close to several neighborhoods where you can find plenty of shops and parks. In Amberton, you can find views of the hills and countryside. Amberton<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> has a variety of housing options from single-family homes, apartments, and townhomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price:<\/strong> $360,000<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/289197\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Amberton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Amberton<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/289197\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Amberton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Amberton<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">2. Campus Park<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">The Campus Park neighborhood of Bakersfield is located in the southwest portion of the city. A mix of houses and a large shopping complex, you&#8217;ll find that you&#8217;re never far from a great afternoon shopping or grabbing a bite at a local restaurant. Campus Park has a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses. You&#8217;ll find most of the single-family homes were built during the 1950s and 1960s and are mainly single-story\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/ranch-style-house\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">ranch houses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$381,500<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290939\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Campus-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Campus Park<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290939\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Campus-Park\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Campus Park<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">3. City in the Hills<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">City in the Hills is a picturesque residential neighborhood located near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area has amazing views of the mountains and is close to the nearby Kern River. <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">homes in the City in the Hills<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> area are usually single-family homes or condos. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">They are in a variety of styles ranging from Spanish to Mediterranean and ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><strong>Median Sale Price:<\/strong> $395,000<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290399\/CA\/Bakersfield\/City-in-the-Hills\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in the City in the Hills<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290399\/CA\/Bakersfield\/City-in-the-Hills\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in City in the Hills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"9\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"ImageWidget bg-white padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.cdn-redfin.com\/cop-assets\/prod\/generalImages\/Bakersfield_Downtown_buildings_sunset_Getty.jpg\" alt=\"downtown bakersfield buildings at sunset_getty\" width=\"1597\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"10\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"TextWidget bg-white padding-horiz-none padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">4. CSU Bakersfield<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">The CSU Bakersfield neighborhood is home to none other than California State University, Bakersfield. The area has numerous shops, restaurants, and there are plenty of attractions on the CSU Bakersfield campus.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0CSU Bakersfield is primarily apartments and condos, but you can find some homes throughout the area. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$372,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$1,522<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">| <strong>Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$1,710<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/286458\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Csu-Bakersfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in CSU Bakersfield<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> |<\/span> <a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/286458\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Csu-Bakersfield\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in CSU Bakersfield<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">5. Downtown<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">Downtown Bakersfield is a great area for those looking for restaurants on every corner, cozy cafes, bars and nightlife, as well as quaint shops and concert venues. Attractions in the area include the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History &amp; Science, and The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Downtown Bakersfield has a lot of historic architecture, and many of the homes and apartments in the area share these architectural details.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$185,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290605\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Downtown-Bakersfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Downtown Bakersfield<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290605\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Downtown-Bakersfield\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Downtown Bakersfield<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">6. Homaker Park<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">Homaker Park is located north of Downtown Bakersfield, with the Kern River running through the northern part of the neighborhood. You can bike along the Kern River Bike Trail on a sunny afternoon.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0Homaker Park has a variety of housing options from single-family homes, apartments, townhouses, and some mobile home parks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$167,500<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290172\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Homaker-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Homaker Park<\/a> | <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/290172\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Homaker-Park\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Homaker Park<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"11\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"ImageWidget bg-white padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.cdn-redfin.com\/cop-assets\/prod\/generalImages\/Bakersfield_agricultural_area_with_trucks_and_fields.jpg\" alt=\"roads leading into bakersfield_getty\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"12\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"TextWidget bg-white padding-horiz-none padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">7. Laurelglen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">Laurelglen is a residential neighborhood, mainly composed of homes and a few parks. There are some shopping options on the south and north end of the neighborhood.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> The Laurelglen neighborhood is a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and villas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$375,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/289074\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Laurelglen\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Laurelglen<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> | <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/289074\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Laurelglen\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Laurelglen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">8. Oleander\/Sunset<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">The Oleander\/Sunset neighborhood is located just south of downtown, known for its oleander bushes. It&#8217;s a residential area, close to downtown, but there are still many shops, restaurants, and parks you can visit. Oleander-Sunset is Bakersfield&#8217;s most walkable neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 70. <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Oleander\/Sunset has duplexes, apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes. You can find a range of styles from ranch homes to <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bungalow-house-style\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">bungalows<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$185,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/288459\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Oleander-Sunset\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Oleander\/Sunset<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/288459\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Oleander-Sunset\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Oleander\/Sunset<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">9. Riviera\/Westchester<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">The Riviera\/Westchester neighborhood is located just west of downtown, bordering the Kern River. It&#8217;s a great blend of residential and commercial with plenty of parks, shops, restaurants, and residential streets. <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Single-family homes are the main type of housing in the\u00a0Riviera\/Westchester neighborhood, but you can find apartments, multi-family homes, condos, and mobile home parks in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Sale Price:<\/strong> $312,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/291204\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Riviera-Westchester\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Riviera\/Westchester<\/a>\u00a0|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/291204\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Riviera-Westchester\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> Apartments for rent in Riviera\/Westchester<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"13\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"ImageWidget bg-white padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.cdn-redfin.com\/cop-assets\/prod\/generalImages\/HartPark_Bakersfield_intheHills_neighborhood.jpg\" alt=\"park with water in Bakersfield hills_getty\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-react-server-root-id=\"14\" data-react-server-timing-offset=\"77\">\n<div class=\"TextWidget bg-white padding-horiz-none padding-bottom-none padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"row-center\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">10. Seven Oaks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">The Seven Oaks neighborhood is located on the west side of Bakersfield, bordered by the Kern River to the north. It&#8217;s close to the River Walk as well as home to several parks like Windsor Park and Deer Peak Park. There&#8217;s also a large shopping center with stores and restaurants. <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Seven Oaks<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> is primarily filled with single-family homes ranging in size, style, and age. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Median Sale Price: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">$575,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/289073\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Seven-Oaks\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Seven Oaks <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/289073\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Seven-Oaks\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Seven Oaks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">11. Quailwood<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">The Quailwood neighborhood is a residential area with some parks, shops, and running trails. Make sure to take a walk or bike along the Tuhohi Running Trails or spend the afternoon at Quailwood Park.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> The majority of Quailwood is single-family homes. However, you can find some manufactured homes and apartments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Median Sale Price:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$352,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/287609\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Quailwood\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Quailwood <\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">| <a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/287609\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Quailwood\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Quailwood<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-large margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">12. Tevis Ranch<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\">Tevis Ranch is just south of Seven Oaks and is known for its green spaces and residential streets. There are some amenities like a park and a shopping center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><b>Tevis Ranch housing<\/b>: Tevis Ranch is mainly single-family homes ranging in style and size, but there are also\u00a0apartments\u00a0and condos in the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Median Sale Price:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">$385,000<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/291210\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Tevis-Ranch\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Homes for sale in Tevis Ranch<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/291210\/CA\/Bakersfield\/Tevis-Ranch\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Apartments for rent in Tevis Ranch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"margin-vert-medium text-left text-and-disclaimer-flyout\"><b>Methodology:<\/b>\u00a0All neighborhoods must be listed as a \u201cneighborhood\u201d on Redfin.com. Median home sale price data from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Redfin Data Center<\/a> during December 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re moving to Bakersfield this year, you may be wondering what neighborhood to live in. 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