Why Live in Campus Park
Campus Park is a Bakersfield neighborhood known for vibrant green spaces and expanding commercial areas. Gosford Village is a key shopping hub, with stores like Sam's Club and Kohl's, a pharmacy and various dining options. The Marketplace, about 4 miles north, features over 50 retailers and a movie theater. Spencer's Cafe serves classic American breakfasts, Salty's BBQ & Catering smokes meats and Sorella Ristorante Italiano is a Mediterranean steakhouse. Homes feature Mediterranean elements, including stucco exteriors, red-tiled roofs and round columns. Local architectural styles range from Craftsman and New Traditional to ramblers.
The neighborhood offers several green spaces, including Tradewinds Park, with its beach volleyball court and picnic area, Campus Park South, with its tennis and pickleball courts, and Campus Park North, which has a large playground. Bridle Creek Park has open fields, a playground and a basketball court, while Bridle Creek Dog Park is a fenced-in area for pets. Greystone Park features jungle gyms and a splash pad. Other entertainment options include The Well Comedy Club and The Empty Space community theater.
Public transportation is maintained by the Golden Empire Transit District (GET), with bus stops on Gosford Road. The thoroughfare connects to downtown Bakersfield, approximately 11 miles east. Major highways include California state Route 99 and Interstate 5; Los Angeles is approximately 113 miles south. The neighborhood is served by the Panama-Buena Vista Union and Kern High school districts, with Stockdale High School receiving high ratings for its academics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campus Park a good place to live?
Campus Park is a good place to live. Campus Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Campus Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $94,343 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Campus Park are home owners, with 16.5% of residents renting and 83.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Campus Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Campus Park neighborhood guide.
Is Campus Park, CA a safe neighborhood?
Campus Park, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Campus Park?
The median home price in Campus Park is $435,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,160 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Campus Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Campus Park is $94K.
What are the best public schools in Campus Park?
The best public schools that serve Campus Park are:
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Are home prices dropping in Campus Park?
Yes, home prices in Campus Park are down 8% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Campus Park, CA
On average, homes in Campus Park, Bakersfield sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Campus Park, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $424,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$424,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%