Bakersfield Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the Bakersfield, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 589
- Median Sale Price: $410,000
- Average Sale Price: $476,599
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $244
- Average Days on Market: 73
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in Bakersfield moved 0.5% down (from $412,250 to $410,000). The number of homes sold was 5.2% up compared to the prior month (560 vs. 589). Average days on market shifted 4.3% up (70 days to 73 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 1.2% up (from $405,000 to $410,000). Sales volume is 0.5% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Bakersfield's housing market continues its steady, measured pace heading into summer. While sales volume ticked up 5.2% month-over-month to 589 homes, this likely reflects improved data reporting rather than genuine momentum—year-over-year growth sits at just 0.5%, suggesting the market is essentially flat. What's more telling is the slight median price decline of 0.5% this month, though we're still up 1.2% compared to June 2025, indicating prices have stabilized around the $410,000 mark after earlier momentum.
The real story lies in lengthening selling timelines. Days on market crept up to 73 days, the highest we've seen in months, suggesting buyers are taking their time. Despite this, homes are still selling at 98.7% of list price, which is healthy. However, the growing inventory of 2,577 active listings—asking $428,500 median—gives buyers genuine negotiating room for the first time in a while.
This feels like a natural seasonal correction rather than a troubling shift. Summer typically brings inventory expansion as more sellers enter the market, and rising rates may be cooling some buyer urgency. For sellers, the message is clear: competitive pricing and curb appeal matter more than they did months ago.
Bakersfield Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93311 | 89 | $491,040 | $254 | 76 |
| 93306 | 70 | $390,650 | $216 | 63 |
| 93312 | 66 | $450,000 | $240 | 59 |
| 93308 | 64 | $328,500 | $256 | 65 |
| 93307 | 62 | $334,950 | $292 | 79 |
| 93314 | 60 | $577,000 | $261 | 82 |
| 93309 | 53 | $345,000 | $217 | 67 |
| 93313 | 53 | $425,000 | $243 | 88 |
| 93304 | 30 | $293,500 | $230 | 88 |
| 93305 | 23 | $322,500 | $225 | 63 |
| 93301 | 19 | $378,500 | $211 | 87 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 507 | $413,000 | $241 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 28 | $467,500 | $272 |
| LAND | 19 | $281,500 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 16 | $103,450 | $102 |
| OTHER | 9 | $473,000 | $601 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $233,000 | $197 |
| CONDO | 4 | $176,250 | $216 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 10 |
| $100K - $199K | 29 |
| $200K - $299K | 74 |
| $300K - $399K | 164 |
| $400K - $499K | 154 |
| $500K - $749K | 109 |
| $750K+ | 49 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 2,577 active listings in Bakersfield with a median asking price of $428,500 and an average of 67 days on market.
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