Best Places to Live in Golden Hills, California

Golden Hills, CA is located in Kern County and is home to an estimated 2000 people. The city has a rich and diverse culture with plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and camping at Lake Isabella. It also boasts a vibrant music scene that includes popular musicians like Merle Haggard, who were raised in the area. Mid-sized city - South-central California, at the southern end of the Central Valley.

State: California
County: Kern County
Metro Area: Bakersfield Metro Area
City: Golden Hills

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: 7.2% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 492 ft above sea level

Pros
Cost of living
Low rainfall
Mild winters

Cons
Air quality
High unemployment
Summer heat

What Bert Has To Say About Bakersfield Metro Area

Bakersfield is a quiet agricultural and industrial town located in one of the driest inhabited areas of California. Irrigated agriculture, mostly cotton, orchard crops and grapes lies to the north, and a large oil industry supported by nearby fields operates in and around the city. There isn’t much to do. But the area is becoming a refuge for southern Californians looking to escape the high costs and bustle of the LA Basin, which starts about 80 miles and across a mountain range south. The area is also picking up businesses looking for an inexpensive location with southern California access; thus the economy is improving after years of malaise.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Golden Hills is 11.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Golden Hills jobs have increased by 1.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Golden Hills's cost of living is 7.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Golden Hills's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and July are the most pleasant months in Golden Hills, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Kern county remained strongly Republican, 53.9% to 43.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Golden Hills's population is 10,051 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Golden Hills is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.8%.

SCHOOLS

Golden Hills public schools spend $8,294 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 24.2 students per teacher in Golden Hills. More Education

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Housing Market in Golden Hills

It's a good time to buy in Golden Hills. Home Appreciation is up 3.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Golden Hills is .

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