Bakersfield Housing Market Report – January 2026
Here's a look at how the Bakersfield, CA real estate market performed in January 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 329
- Median Sale Price: $389,000
- Average Sale Price: $448,786
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $226
- Average Days on Market: 86
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to December, the median sale price in Bakersfield moved 4.0% down (from $405,000 to $389,000). The number of homes sold was 42.5% down compared to the prior month (572 vs. 329). Average days on market shifted 3.6% up (83 days to 86 days).
Bakersfield Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93306 | 47 | $365,000 | $212 | 90 |
| 93314 | 41 | $585,000 | $272 | 87 |
| 93307 | 37 | $315,000 | $224 | 88 |
| 93312 | 35 | $470,000 | $247 | 70 |
| 93313 | 33 | $403,990 | $234 | 83 |
| 93311 | 31 | $459,500 | $239 | 87 |
| 93308 | 31 | $350,000 | $222 | 88 |
| 93309 | 26 | $322,500 | $226 | 83 |
| 93305 | 24 | $293,500 | $176 | 98 |
| 93304 | 16 | $288,500 | $200 | 89 |
| 93301 | 6 | $396,500 | $225 | 71 |
| 93203 | 1 | $19,000 | $17 | 220 |
| 93263 | 1 | $395,500 | $283 | 66 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 271 | $394,999 | $238 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 20 | $351,125 | $151 |
| LAND | 20 | $232,500 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 8 | $145,000 | $105 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $243,600 | $154 |
| OTHER | 4 | $427,000 | $141 |
| CONDO | 1 | $165,000 | $138 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 9 |
| $100K - $199K | 18 |
| $200K - $299K | 45 |
| $300K - $399K | 109 |
| $400K - $499K | 78 |
| $500K - $749K | 50 |
| $750K+ | 20 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 1,616 active listings in Bakersfield with a median asking price of $420,000 and an average of 69 days on market.
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