Kern County, CA home prices

Kern County, CA: the typical home is worth $364,263 as of 2026-05, down -0.4% over the past year and +266.1% since 2000. Listings run about $234/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $33,026 → 2026: $364,263 (11.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $364,263, homes in Kern County sit 29% below the California median ($509,844) and 56% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #50 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~16% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,798/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,788/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Tulare County, CA ($363,067) · Ventura County, CA ($883,043) · Kings County, CA ($365,077) · Los Angeles County, CA ($888,357) · Santa Barbara County, CA ($1,005,298) · San Luis Obispo County, CA ($909,704)