Best Places to Live in Kern County, California

Kern County is located in the Central Valley of California and has a population of more than 890 thousand people. It’s known for its plentiful agricultural resources, diverse cultures, and an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing and skiing to enjoy. There are also several urban centers throughout the county providing arts venues, museums and shopping districts making it an ideal place to visit or call home. Mid-sized city - South-central California, at the southern end of the Central Valley.

State: California
County: Kern County
Metro Area: Bakersfield
City: Bakersfield, Delano, 59 total

Zip Codes: 93307, 93306, 93309, 93312, 93215, 93308, 93313, 93304, 93311, 93305, 51 total
Cost of Living: -0.2% lower
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 492 ft above sea level

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Kern, Ca Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
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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 Kern County is 11.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Kern County jobs have increased by 1.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Kern County's cost of living is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Kern County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Kern County, while January 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

Kern County's population is 905,644 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.7%. 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 Kern County is Real Estate: $334,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.6%.

SCHOOLS

Kern County public schools spend $11,405 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 23.4 students per teacher in Kern County. More Education

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Housing Market in kern

It's a good time to buy in Kern. Home Appreciation is up 6.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Kern is $334,900.

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ZIP CODES IN KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

93307, 93306, 93309, 93312, 93215, 93308, 93313, 93304, 93311, 93305, 51 total

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