Bakersfield, CA
Metro area in California · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.7%
Median Home Value
$357,584
↓ -0.4%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,746/mo
↑ +2.3%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
5.9%
Good for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+38.0%
Income Needed to Buy
$92,342
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
2,604
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.1
Neutral market
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.1%
3 Months
↑ +0.6%
12 Months
↑ +1.7%