The Central Bakersfield housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Central Bakersfield was $301K last month, up 1.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central Bakersfield is $235, up 19.9% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Central Bakersfield today?
In January 2025, Central Bakersfield home prices were up 1.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $301K. On average, homes in Central Bakersfield sell after 61 days on the market compared to 46 days last year. There were 52 homes sold in January this year, up from 40 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$301,250
+1.9% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Central Bakersfield, CA
$301,250
+1.9%
United States
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How hot is the Central Bakersfield housing market?
Central Bakersfield is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 56 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 56 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 26 days.
Learn about schools in the Central Bakersfield area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
8/10
Downtown Elementary School
Public • K-8
311
Students
4 reviews
5/10
Franklin Elementary School
Public • K-6
494
Students
6 reviews
3/10
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public • K-5
433
Students
1 reviews
3/10
McKinley Elementary School
Public • K-6
686
Students
2 reviews
2/10
Stella I. Hills Elementary School
Public • K-6
624
Students
3 reviews
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9 elementary schools.
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Central Bakersfield housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Central Bakersfield.
Flood Factor - Minor
38% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Central Bakersfield has a minor risk of flooding. 153 properties in Central Bakersfield are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 38% of all properties in Central Bakersfield. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
26% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Central Bakersfield has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 2,094 properties in Central Bakersfield that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 26% of all properties in Central Bakersfield.
Central Bakersfield has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Central Bakersfield has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.
100% of properties are at severe
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Central Bakersfield has a severe risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 100% of homes in Central Bakersfield have a Severe Heat Factor®.
Central Bakersfield is expected to see a 171% increase in the number of days over 104ºF over the next 30 years. Central Bakersfield is expected to experience 7