Kern County, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$400,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Kern County has 732 homes for sale at a median list price of $400,000, typically selling in about 52 days.
Kern County Market Analysis
Buyers in Kern County are looking at a median list price of $400,000. Since February, the median price has moved down about 1.3% to $380,000 as of July. Kern County has 732 active listings on the market right now. Pricing spreads from a $207,500 median for one bedroom homes to $599,900 for five bedroom homes.
Kern County Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Selling times have improved 20% versus six months ago, yet 6.5 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and 42% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$400K
↑ 6% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
6.5 months of supply
Ample Supply732 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~52 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 20% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 55% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $98K in value on average.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$127K)
Price Reductions
308 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.1% (~$28K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kern County, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Kern County, CA?
The median list price in Kern County is $400,000 as of August 2026, based on 732 active listings.
Is Kern County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Kern County currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 6.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Kern County?
The average home currently for sale in Kern County has been on the market for 52 days.
Are home prices in Kern County going up or down?
The median sale price in Kern County is up about 5.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Kern County, CA?
There are 732 homes for sale in Kern County right now, including 47 listed within the last week.