What do homes cost across Kern County?
| City | Population | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 408,366 | $347,300 |
| Delano | 50,835 | $270,300 |
| Oildale | 34,971 | $225,000 |
| East Niles | 28,586 | $228,100 |
| Ridgecrest | 28,138 | $235,800 |
| Wasco | 26,222 | $251,900 |
| Rosamond | 20,835 | $330,100 |
| Shafter | 20,618 | $306,800 |
| Arvin | 19,478 | $247,800 |
| Rosedale | 19,325 | $594,000 |
| California City | 14,821 | $239,600 |
| McFarland | 14,138 | $245,500 |
| Lamont | 13,481 | $210,700 |
| Tehachapi | 12,366 | $344,700 |
| Potomac Park | 10,634 | $201,200 |
| Golden Hills | 10,445 | $376,300 |
| East Bakersfield | 10,377 | $202,400 |
| Hillcrest | 10,203 | $250,300 |
What assistance is available in Kern County?
- CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program — Up to the lesser of 3.5% of the purchase price or appraised value (FHA); deferred; state-level. California Housing Finance Agency · Verified October 23, 2026
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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