Is Bakersfield, CA 93313 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bakersfield is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 32% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #465 of 1069 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Bakersfield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Bakersfield, CA 93313 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under three months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 117 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 1% to $414,821. Overall, Bakersfield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kern County, homes here sell faster than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Bakersfield ranks #465 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Randsburg 93554 (0% sold over asking) or Keene 93531 (0% sold over asking), while Lamont 93241 (44% sold over asking) and Arvin 93203 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Arvin 93203Seller’s market $233 /sq ftBakersfield 93301Balanced $209 /sq ftBakersfield 93304Balanced $238 /sq ftBakersfield 93305Balanced $224 /sq ft Browse all markets →Questions about Bakersfield real estate
Is Bakersfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Bakersfield, CA 93313 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under three months usually favors sellers, and six or more favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Bakersfield?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bakersfield sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bakersfield?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Kern County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bakersfield?
The median sale price was $414,821 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $237 per square foot.
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