Old Town Kern, East Bakersfield, CA
Old Town Kern — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Old Town Kern Neighborhood Overview
Old Town Kern is a neighborhood in East Bakersfield, California, characterized by its accessible housing market and a predominantly renter-occupied community. The median home value here is $215,700, with homes averaging 1,025 square feet, presenting an entry point into homeownership. The neighborhood's homeownership rate is 34.2%, meaning a significant 65.8% of units are renter-occupied, with the median gross rent standing at $1,034 per month.
The local housing finance activity reflects this Main market tier, with 354 total home loan originations in the latest HMDA data. Conventional loans made up the bulk of this activity with 244 originations, while FHA loans accounted for 95, and VA loans for 15. This lending profile, alongside a median household income of $35,379, outlines a neighborhood where various financing paths are utilized to access its affordable housing stock.
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Old Town Kern Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $216K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $35K |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93305 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 354 |
| VA Loan Originations | 15 |
| VA Loan Share | 4.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $352K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 244 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 95 |
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-10-12
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