Why Live in Homaker Park
Homaker Park, located just northeast of Downtown Bakersfield, offers various housing options, including mobile homes and condos, but limited single-family homes. The neighborhood is near Memorial Hospital and numerous shopping and dining venues. Residents have access to green spaces along the Kern River, including the Kern River Bike Trail Park, which features 170 miles of paved paths for biking, running, and walking. The nearby Metro Recreation Complex includes Stramler Park, a picnic ground with a sand volleyball court and playground, and Metro BMX, an off-road dirt racetrack. Rollerama Roller Rink, a local favorite since 1957, is also in the vicinity.
The area includes Royal Palms, an active adult community with modest manufactured homes, and several gated condo developments like Panorama Gardens and StoneMark. Children in Homaker Park attend schools in the Bakersfield City School District, with North High School offering a hands-on agricultural department. Private school options include the highly rated Garces Memorial High School.
Chester Avenue provides access to local shops and restaurants, including The Groomsmen barber shop, Frosty Fast and Fresh diner, and La Costa Mariscos. Residents are about 3 miles from Fashion Plaza Shopping Center, which houses stores like Home Depot, Target, and Walmart Supercenter. Community events, such as the annual Bakersfield KidsFest, are held at Stramler Park. The neighborhood is about 2 miles north of Highway 178 and State Route 204, with bus services provided by Route 61. The Kern County Museum, less than a mile away, showcases the area's history and development. Despite its amenities, Bakersfield is noted for poor air quality, being ranked as having the worst year-round particle pollution in the 2023 State of the Air report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Homaker Park a good place to live?
Homaker Park is a good place to live. Homaker Park is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Homaker Park is a suburban neighborhood. Homaker Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.8 people per acre and a median age of 30. The average household income is $44,323 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Homaker Park are renters, with 76.6% of residents renting and 23.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Homaker Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Homaker Park neighborhood guide.
Is Homaker Park, CA a safe neighborhood?
Homaker Park, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Homaker Park?
The median home price in Homaker Park is $1,550,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $310,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $344K a year to afford the median home price in Homaker Park. The average household income in Homaker Park is $44K.
What are the best public schools in Homaker Park?
The best public schools that serve Homaker Park are:
What are the best private schools in Homaker Park?
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Home Trends in Homaker Park, CA
On average, homes in Homaker Park, Bakersfield sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Homaker Park, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $1,450,000.
Median Sale Price
$1,450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$476
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$1,550,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%