East Niles is a small town on the east side of Bakersfield. The city of Bakersfield is already known for having some of the lowest home prices in Southern California, but prices in East Niles are even lower. "There are so many options here for people looking for a starter single-family home," says Realtor William Gordon with Watson Realty, who was born and raised in Bakersfield and has been selling here since the early 2000s. The main reason prices are lower here is because it's a little less than 10 miles from downtown Bakersfield. However, recent development has made it feel less removed. "It's still a quiet, outskirts community, but now that state Route 58 connects this area to west Bakersfield, it feels closer than ever," says Gordon.
Mid century ranch style homes in East Niles enjoy the quiet life outside downtown.
East Niles grows citrus and grapes for shipping around the country and world.
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Plenty of starter home options
The city's median home price is about $320,000, which is less than Bakersfield's already low median of $400,000 — the median price across broader California is around $900,000. Residential streets make up most of the city, with ranch-style and small new traditional homes being the dominant options for the median price. They sit in a suburban layout on uniform midsize lots with a bit of front and backyard space. At the low end of the range, manufactured homes can be found for less than $50,000. Outside of the concentration of residential streets, some homes sit on an acre of land and cost around $800,000.
Manufactured homes offer East Niles homeowners a choice.
Some of the smaller homes in East Niles can be a great starter home for new homeowners.
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Strip malls and Mexican eateries
Niles Plaza on East Niles Street is the city's only shopping center. It has essential grocery stores, pharmacies and fast-casual eateries. The town's main thoroughfares are also home to some of the best authentic Mexican food in the Bakersfield area. "This corridor has some of the most legit Mexican food in town, and I don't say that lightly," says Gordon. A few miles north, there's a Target and other department stores around Country Club Plaza.
East Niles residents can get all their home goods at the nearby Target.
Niles Plaza offers a Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness for nearby residents.
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Community parks and hiking in the Sequoia National Forest
The region's arid climate isn't friendly to greenery, especially in July and August, when temperatures can easily reach 100 degrees. Still, East Niles has community recreation spaces like Pioneer Park, which has basketball courts, a playground and a Little League field. Bakersfield Country Club is a private option for golfers, a short drive north. Aside from golf, the club has a complete clubhouse, pool and tennis facilities. Hiking trails are accessible across the plains north and east of the city. Sequoia National Forest is 60 miles east. Its peaks, like Breckenridge Mountain, have miles of wooded trails.
East Niles golfers can join the nearby Bakersfield Country Club.
A couple of mothers take their morning walk around Pioneer Park.
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Bakersfield City School District
Two school districts serve East Niles. Elementary and middle schools are part of the Bakersfield City School District, which is graded a C overall by Niche. High schools are within the Kern High School District, rated a B-plus. C-rated Foothill High is the city's central high school.
East Bakersfield High School offers several sport programs for Bakersfield athletes.
Emerson Middle School provides a great education for Bakersfield students.
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Medical employers in Bakersfield
East Niles is in Kern County, one of California's top oil and agricultural-producing counties, which can be seen across the farms and drilling fields surrounding the area. Healthcare is the other prominent field here, with multiple hospitals nearby. Kern Medical Hospital is a few minutes west of East Niles, and Adventist Health is less than 10 miles west in downtown Bakersfield. Driving is the typical transportation method here, but there are bus routes along the city's main thoroughfares. Amtrak travels through the Bakersfield Train Station downtown, while the closest airline outlet is Meadows Field Airport, 15 miles north. Los Angeles is the nearest major city, 120 miles south, by taking State Route 58 west to Interstate 5.
Adventist Health serves the residents of East Niles.
East Nile residents catch the northbound Amtrak train.
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Fighting drought conditions
This region regularly experiences prolonged periods of drought, especially during the sweltering summers. Neighboring Bakersfield has implemented water conservation measures since 2021 to combat the lack of rainfall. East Niles also encourages residents to conserve water usage and provides tips on its website. The Bakersfield Police Department's East Bakersfield Substation serves East Niles. Specific crime statistics aren't available.
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