Best Places to Live in Johannesburg, California

Johannesburg, CA is a vibrant city full of life and adventure. The people are friendly and the scenery is breathtaking. With its close proximity to many outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, or fishing in nearby lakes, there is always something to do. The city also has some of the best shopping and dining in the area. From trendy boutiques to unique restaurants, there is something for every budget and taste. With great public transportation options, it's easy to get around the city quickly and conveniently. Overall, living in Johannesburg is an enjoyable experience that won't soon be forgotten! 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: Johannesburg

Zip Codes: 93528
Cost of Living: -1.5% lower
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 492 ft above sea level

Johannesburg, Ca Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes

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 Johannesburg is 11.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Johannesburg jobs have increased by 1.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Johannesburg's cost of living is 1.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Johannesburg's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Johannesburg, while July and December 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

Johannesburg's population is 90 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 50.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Johannesburg is $89,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.8%.

SCHOOLS

Johannesburg public schools spend $10,538 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 23.4 students per teacher in Johannesburg. More Education

Best Places to Live in Johannesburg Rankings

#13	Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
#26	Drought-Riskiest Cities
#34	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
#36	Most Comfortable Summer Cities
#37	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)

View All

Housing Market in Johannesburg

It's a good time to buy in Johannesburg. Home Appreciation is up 3.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Johannesburg is $89,300.

Schools: See Local Schools

See Homes

View More Data >

Reviews for Johannesburg 0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Johannesburg

View More Data >

COMPARE COST OF LIVING

Compare Johannesburg, California to any other place in the USA.

MAPS OF JOHANNESBURG, CALIFORNIA

Check out the latest Maps in a variety of categories including cost of living, population, and commute time. You can also use our New Interactive Map to explore places.

ZIP CODES IN JOHANNESBURG, CALIFORNIA

93528

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

Members receive 10 FREE city profile downloads a month, unlimited access to our detailed cost of living calculator and analysis, downloadable reports, and more.

Try Now

United States / California / Bakersfield Metro Area / Kern County / Johannesburg / Zip Codes