Kern County, CA — Housing & Real Estate
Home values, rent, homeownership rates, housing types, and property taxes
Housing Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$310,600
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Vacancy Rate
7.6%
Total Housing Units
304,481
Property Tax
$2,833/yr
Housing Tenure
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Owner-Occupied59.8%
Renter-Occupied40.2%
Housing Types
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Single Family75.0%
Multi-Family17.3%
Mobile Home7.7%
Owner Costs
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)With Mortgage
$1,453/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,901/mo
Median Year Built
1984
The median home value in Kern County, CA is $310,600 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,220. 59.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 304,481 total housing units in the county. The vacancy rate is 7.6%.