The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93309 sells for about $405,000, or $253 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,379 a month.
ZIP 93309 — Bakersfield
The 93309 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median sale price of $405,000. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains competitive with a low inventory of 3 months of supply and a high sale-to-list ratio of 99.5%.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance of suburban residential living with convenient access to Bakersfield's primary employment and retail centers.
Median prices moved down 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.2% · poverty 17.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 93309, Kern County CA
Bakersfield maintains a stable economic base anchored by agriculture, energy, and logistics, with ongoing development in residential and commercial sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents in 93309 benefit from proximity to major thoroughfares like Stockdale Highway, providing direct access to central Bakersfield employment hubs.
The area features local parks and proximity to major shopping districts along the Stockdale corridor, offering convenient access to retail and dining.
The rental market in 93309 is characterized by a high renter share of approximately 53%, indicating strong demand for multi-family and apartment housing.
The local economy is driven by the energy, agricultural, and logistics sectors, which serve as the primary employment anchors for the Bakersfield region.
The area is served by a network of highways and arterial roads that facilitate regional connectivity and daily commuting.
Development activity remains focused on infill residential projects and commercial expansion along major transit corridors.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to standard municipal and county-level service districts typical of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
Data derived from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
- The Big Red Barn, Murray Family Farms4.517.6 mi
- The BLVD!4.32.7 mi
- John's Incredible Pizza - Bakersfield42.1 mi
- MB2 Entertainment Bakersfield4.51.6 mi
- Hide N Seek Adventure Park4.53 mi
- Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center4.52.9 mi
- Kern County Fair And Event Center4.32.7 mi
- Famoso Dragstrip4.817.7 mi
- Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway4.612 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill40.9 mi
- Maya Cinemas Bakersfield4.62.8 mi
- The Park at River Walk4.73.9 mi
- California Living Museum (CALM)4.711.2 mi
- Regal Edwards Bakersfield4.22.7 mi
- Polo Park4.55.6 mi
- Kern County Museum4.63.6 mi
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science4.62.9 mi
- Bakersfield Museum of Art4.53.2 mi
- Minter Field Air Museum4.612.6 mi
- Atomic Kitten Salon4.42.8 mi
- Hart Memorial Park4.610.7 mi
- The Park at River Walk4.73.9 mi
- Bakersfield Sports Village Soccer Complex4.45.6 mi
- Polo Park4.55.6 mi
- River Walk4.64 mi
- Seven Oaks Country Club4.63.7 mi
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course4.34.5 mi
- Kern River Golf Course4.512.5 mi
- North Kern Golf Course4.312.1 mi
- Sundale Country Club4.40.9 mi
- Valley Plaza4.21.6 mi
- Mercado Latino4.35.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.54.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.53.7 mi
- Burlington3.91.3 mi
- Meadows Field Airport4.45.8 mi
- Memorial Hospital3.93.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major retail and dining artery serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.