Westlakes
New traditional homes on cul-de-sacs
Palm trees tower over Westlakes’ neat lawns and sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs, most of which have a basketball hoop in the street for neighborhood kids to play after school. Most homes are 1990s and 2000s single-level new traditional houses with clay-tiled roofs and brick or stone exterior details; these usually have attached two- or three-car garages, and lots large enough for a backyard pool. Layouts range from 1,200 to 2,400 square feet. Homes cost between about $350,000 and $650,000, and typically sell after 23 days on the market, compared to the national average of 44 days.
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Robotics at Centennial High
Local kids can start school at Almondale Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, and then attend the A-minus-rated Freedom Middle. At the A-minus-rated Centennial High, kids can join the school’s robotics team, called CyberHawks 7983, who in 2024 travelled to Dallas to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championships. Other student activities include the Mock Trial team, Green Beings and The Book Was Better Club. Nearby private schools include the Country Christian School, which serves kindergarten through Grade 8 and is unrated by Niche and GreatSchools.
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Near Rosedale Highway
Rosedale Highway is about a mile away and the Golden State Highway is a 4-mile trip; both lead roughly 8 miles to downtown Bakersfield. Interstate 5 is about 18 miles away. The Golden Empire Transit bus stops along Hageman Road. Bike lanes and sidewalks make the area friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. Bakersfield Family Medical Center, which has primary and urgent care, is nearby, and Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Southwest is 4 miles away. Meadows Field Airport is a 7-mile trip.Baseball at Polo Park
“Polo Park is a great amenity for the entire area,” Gordon says. The 40-acre park is most popular for its sports fields, including several baseball diamonds and soccer pitches that host youth and adult leagues, but the splash pad here attracts a crowd during Bakersfield’s hot summers. The 12-acre Almondale Park has open green space and paved walking paths, as well as a playground and basketball court. The public, 18-hole Links at RiverLakes Ranch golf course is also nearby, offering private instruction and a Junior Golf Academy where kids can learn and compete. For indoor fun, residents can head to Firehouse Rosedale Station, a bowling alley and billiards hall.
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Pizzas from Slice of Italy
The Orchard shopping center is the neighborhood’s main commercial area. Here, Slice of Italy serves Italian comfort food and pizzas in a casual atmosphere, and they deliver throughout the neighborhood. At the family-owned Skillets Diner, residents can enjoy hearty breakfast dishes and deli sandwiches. Home chefs can pick up fresh cuts of meat at the locally owned Butcher Block Quality Meats, and Save Mart and Vons are also nearby. Retail stores can be found along Rosedale Highway, including big-box stores like Walmart and national retailers like The Home Depot and Kohl’s.
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The Starlight Movie Project’s free movies in the park
From March through October, the Starlight Movie Project hosts free movie screenings in nearby parks, including Almondale Park and Polo Park. Residents can set up lawn chairs to watch family-friendly movies like “Inside Out 2” and “Finding Nemo,” and they can pack their own picnic dinners or buy snacks from the mobile concession stand.High levels of air pollution
Bakersfield’s location at the south end of the San Joaquin Valley causes air pollution to stall over the city, leading the American Lung Association to rank it No. 1 for annual particle air pollution in the United States. The local news posts alerts on bad air quality days, and residents can also monitor the air on the IQAir AirVisual App.
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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 Westlakes
$394,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
3 in Westlakes
$280K - $550K Price Range
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Valerie Driesen
Valerie Driesen
Jeff Jackson & Associates
(661) 384-8524
99 Total Sales
1 in Westlakes
$280,000 Price
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Jeanne Radsick
Jeanne Radsick
Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co
(661) 218-1676
117 Total Sales
2 in Westlakes
$420K - $435K Price Range
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Sarah Stitt
Sarah Stitt
Re/Max Big Bear-Village
(855) 941-5165
22 Total Sales
1 in Westlakes
$545,000 Price
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Miguel A. Hernandez
Miguel A. Hernandez
Diamond Realty Group
(661) 370-2820
231 Total Sales
1 in Westlakes
$490,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
North Rosedale Park
Coffee Rd Dog Park
Polo Community Park
RiverLakes Ranch Community Park
Almondale Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westlakes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westlakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westlakes, Bakersfield sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westlakes, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $627,520, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,100
Median Sale Price
$627,520
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,100
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$284,600
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$627,520
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
711
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2000
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,930
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,607
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,001
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$128,654
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,157
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.8%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
79.7%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Crystal Ranch
A centrally located northwestern suburb of Bakersfield
Polo Grounds
A quiet neighborhood scattered with palm trees in northwest Bakersfield
San Trope
Gated communities around the Links at RiverLakes Ranch golf course
Eagle Ridge
Quiet suburbia close to shops and eateries 7 miles from downtown Bakersfield
Emerald Estates
Quiet residential neighborhood with sidewalks, street lights and children playing
Fox Run
Slow-paced suburban living near Polo Park and highly rated schools
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