Why Live in Rexland Acres
Rexland Acres, located 6 miles south of downtown Bakersfield, has seen significant improvements with beautification projects and street renovations. The neighborhood features midcentury ranch-style homes, many of which have been recently renovated, alongside newer homes built in the late 2010s. Residents enjoy local amenities such as Rexland Acres Park, which offers basketball courts, a soccer field, and open green spaces, and the newly opened Linnell Brama Park, which includes playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, walking paths, and sand volleyball courts. The Bakersfield Sports Arena, located nearby on Cottonwood Road, hosts rodeo events and concerts throughout the year. Dining options within Rexland Acres are limited to food trucks like Ronak Dhaba and Birrieria Los Patroncitos #7, while Mariscos Las Cazuelitas, a Mexican seafood restaurant with a live Mariachi band, is just a couple of blocks west. For groceries, residents head to Vallarta Supermarkets and Walmart, 2 miles west on Panama Lane. The neighborhood is served by Golden Valley High School, which opened in 2003 and offers programs like Agricultural Business. The area is well-connected with frequent Golden Empire Transit bus stops and easy access to South Chester Avenue and Highway 99 for commuting. Despite the high summer temperatures and poor air quality due to its agricultural surroundings, Rexland Acres offers a blend of renovated homes, recreational facilities, and convenient transportation options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rexland Acres a good place to live?
Rexland Acres is a good place to live. Rexland Acres is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Rexland Acres is a suburban neighborhood. Rexland Acres has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.5 people per acre and a median age of 29. The average household income is $50,985 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 0.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Rexland Acres are home owners, with 47.2% of residents renting and 52.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Rexland Acres can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Rexland Acres neighborhood guide.
Is Rexland Acres, CA a safe neighborhood?
Rexland Acres, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Rexland Acres?
The median home price in Rexland Acres is $455,990. If you put a 20% down payment of $91,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Rexland Acres. The average household income in Rexland Acres is $51K.
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Home Trends in Rexland Acres, CA
On average, homes in Rexland Acres, Bakersfield sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rexland Acres, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $648,435, up 94% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$648,435
Median Single Family Sale Price
$429,990
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$449,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$652
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$455,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
94%