Homaker Park
A collection of planned communities
The Homaker Park area contains various developments. To the north, Royal Palms is an active adult community featuring a variety of modest manufactured homes and community amenities. Homebuyers in this area can find two-bedroom units with carports and covered patios for about $35,000 to $75,000, with access to the community’s clubhouse, golf course and more. “This is a community where you can really get to know your neighbors,” says Miller. Further south, homebuyers can find several gated condo developments. Panorama Gardens features Mid-Century Modern condos built in 1958, with one-bedrooms starting at around $185,000, while homebuyers in the StoneMark community can find two-bedroom condos with private patios starting at around $165,000.
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Education in Bakersfield schools
Children in the area attend the Bakersfield City School District, which earned a C from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. Younger kids in grades K-6 can walk to Stella I. Hills Elementary School before moving on to Emerson Middle School, with both schools earning a C-minus from Niche. Teens attend the nearby North High School, which earned a B from Niche and boasts a hands-on agricultural department in which students can select from pathways in animal science, agricultural business and plant science. Private school options include the nearby Garces Memorial High School, which serves grades 9-12 and earned an A-plus from Niche.
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River trails and recreational spaces
Located about a mile south of the Kern River, residents enjoy access to several green spaces and recreational centers. The Kern River Bike Trail Park runs along the water and provides 170 miles of paved paths for biking, running or walking. The trail passes by the nearby Metro Recreation Complex, which includes Stramler Park, a three-acre picnic ground complete with a sand volleyball court and playground. Next door, Metro BMX is an off-road dirt racetrack where bikers and motocross enthusiasts can practice their tricks. Locals also frequent the Rollerama Roller Rink, where residents have been skating since 1957.
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Festivities in the park
Several community events are held on Stramler Park’s open green space, including the annual Bakersfield KidsFest. The festivities include water slides, live music, local food vendors and more.Community restaurants and nearby shops
Chester Avenue runs through the west side of the neighborhood, giving residents easy access to several shops and restaurants. Popular spots include The Groomsmen, a locally owned barber shop, while favorites for dining are Frosty Fast and Fresh, a casual American diner known for its burgers and milkshakes, and La Costa Mariscos, a Mexican restaurant serving authentic seafood dishes. When it's time to run errands, residents are about 3 miles from the nearby Fashion Plaza Shopping Center, which includes stores such as Home Depot, Target and a Walmart Supercenter selling groceries.
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Proximity to thoroughfares and bus stops
Homaker Park is centrally located about 2 miles north of Highway 178 and State Route 204, which provide residents with easier access to the rest of Bakersfield and beyond. There are several bus stops in the area served by Route 61 on the Golden Empire Transit, which travels east to the nearby Bakersfield College and west to California State University, Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield’s oil industry and environmental concerns
The Kern County Museum is less than a mile from residents and highlights the county’s history and development, including the thriving oil industry that exists today. Due in large part to the prevalence of oil wells, the city of Bakersfield has historically suffered from poor air quality and in the 2023 State of the Air report, the American Lung Association declared Bakersfield as the city with the worst year-round particle pollution.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Diane White
Diane White
Watson Realty
(661) 387-3704
58 Total Sales
1 in Homaker Park
$760,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
572 Total Sales
1 in Homaker Park
$180,000 Price
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Eric Van Denk
Eric Van Denk
Central Valley Property Advisors
(661) 218-1053
247 Total Sales
3 in Homaker Park
$200K - $5.6M Price Range
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
586 Total Sales
2 in Homaker Park
$68K - $189K Price Range
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Jeanne Radsick
Jeanne Radsick
Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co
(661) 218-1676
117 Total Sales
1 in Homaker Park
$84,900 Price
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Paris Davis
Paris Davis
The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.
(661) 426-8388
93 Total Sales
1 in Homaker Park
$81,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Stramler Park
Children's Discovery Center and Kern County Museum
Riverview Park
Standard Park
Jefferson Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Central Park at Mill Creek
- Trails
- Playground
- Museum
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Homaker Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Homaker Park Demographics and Home Trends
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.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,550,000
Median Sale Price
$1,450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$476
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
341
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,046
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,145
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,106
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
853
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,606
Median Age
30
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,874
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,323
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.5%
College Graduates
14.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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