The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93312 sells for about $405,000, or $232 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.86%), a market in balance. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,055 a month.
ZIP 93312 — Bakersfield
The 93312 housing market reflects the broader Bakersfield trend of modest price appreciation and stable rental demand. With a median price of $405,000 and 3 months of inventory, the market remains competitive for buyers while maintaining a balanced pace for sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban housing in top-rated school districts and commuters working in the Bakersfield area.
Median prices moved up 0.9% 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 5.2% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 93312, Kern County CA
The area is noted for having top-rated school districts within Northwest Bakersfield.
Northwest Bakersfield is characterized by ongoing residential development and suburban expansion.
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%).
The area provides suburban access to Bakersfield employment centers via major local arterial roads.
The area features access to local parks and suburban shopping centers within the Northwest Bakersfield corridor.
The rental market shows stability with flat year-over-year rent changes and healthy inventory levels.
The local economy is driven by the broader Bakersfield-Delano metro area, with significant industry presence in agriculture, energy, and logistics.
The area relies on highway and arterial road connectivity typical of the Bakersfield suburban landscape.
Ongoing residential development continues in the Northwest Bakersfield sector.
Data sourced from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 93312.
- The BLVD!4.34.9 mi
- John's Incredible Pizza - Bakersfield44.4 mi
- MB2 Entertainment Bakersfield4.54.9 mi
- Hide N Seek Adventure Park4.54.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.95.2 mi
- Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center4.56.4 mi
- Kern County Fair And Event Center4.36.9 mi
- Famoso Dragstrip4.815.7 mi
- Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway4.69.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill44.6 mi
- Maya Cinemas Bakersfield4.66.4 mi
- The Park at River Walk4.71.5 mi
- Regal Edwards Bakersfield4.22.5 mi
- Polo Park4.52.1 mi
- Studio Movie Grill4.31.2 mi
- Kern County Museum4.66.2 mi
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science4.66.1 mi
- Bakersfield Museum of Art4.56.7 mi
- Minter Field Air Museum4.69.5 mi
- Atomic Kitten Salon4.46.1 mi
- The Park at River Walk4.71.5 mi
- Bakersfield Sports Village Soccer Complex4.47.6 mi
- Polo Park4.52.1 mi
- River Walk4.61.6 mi
- Panorama Park4.68.1 mi
- Seven Oaks Country Club4.62.6 mi
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course4.32.6 mi
- North Kern Golf Course4.310.2 mi
- Sundale Country Club4.43.8 mi
- The Phoenix At Sundale4.73.8 mi
- Valley Plaza4.25.8 mi
- Mercado Latino4.38.8 mi
- WinCo Foods4.56.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.52.7 mi
- Burlington3.94.3 mi
- Meadows Field Airport4.45.8 mi
- Memorial Hospital3.96.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community parks serving the residential neighborhoods.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.