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A history of farmland
Lamont got its start from seasonal workers migrating into the area with their families to seek better lives during the Great Depression. Today, this agricultural town 10 miles south of Bakersfield is known for its rows of farm fields of grapes, almonds, pistachios, carrots and other crops. “If I won the lottery, I’d invest in this area because it’s going to grow from people moving farther away from the Los Angeles Basin," says Lorena Cervantes, District Manager for the Bear Mountain Recreation and Parks District.
Lamont offers rural living surrounded by open farmland.
Lamont, in Kern County, has about 15,000 residents.
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Local bakery, butchery and other bites
For most of their dining and shopping needs, residents head to Main Street, which runs north to south through the middle of town. At the northern end, locals pick up fresh bread and meats at Carnitas Uruapan, a bakery and butcher shop. And next door, they can stop in for ice cream and other desserts at Neveria y Antojitos Las Tapatia's. A half-mile down the street, pizza lovers indulge at Rusty’s Pizza Parlor, and a half-mile south from there, Root Beer King serves up burgers and fries in a 1950s diner setting. On the southern end of Main Street is Mariscos Las Islitas, a neighborhood favorite with seafood-inspired Mexican cuisine.
Panaderia Tortilleria in Lamont offers fresh pastries and traditional Mexican sweets.
Las Islitas in Lamont specializes in seafood dishes.
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Fenced-in bungalows
In the residential sections of Lamont, sidewalks line the streets where many properties are fenced-in from the front to the back. Ranch-style houses and bungalows with about a quarter-acre of yard space, some with attached or detached garages, ranging from 600 to 1,700 square feet in space and about $165,000 to $300,000 in price. There are also larger ranch homes and estates on 1 to 3 acres of land that cost anywhere from $350,000 to upwards of $750,000.
Lamont homes provide a rural feel with quiet surroundings.
Ranch-style homes are popular across Lamont.
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Museums and shows in downtown Bakersfield
Cal-Organic Farms began on a quarter-acre of land in Lamont and eventually teamed up with Grimmway Farms, known today as one of the largest producers of carrots and other vegetables. Just 10 miles north, locals can explore the museums and outdoor spaces in Bakersfield. The California Living Museum is a zoo with a botanical garden, and the Kern County Museum dives into the area’s history of Indigenous Peoples, frontier life and oil fields. People also take advantage of live music at the Dignity Health Ampitheatre at The Park at River Walk.
Lamont Park and Bear Mountain Recreation
On the east side of town at Lamont Park, locals swim in the outdoor pool, shoot hoops at the outdoor basketball courts and run around the playground. On the west side, Bear Mountain Recreation Center also offers a community pool, playground, basketball courts, as well as athletic fields. “The Junior Giants Foundation sponsors and donates equipment to the youth baseball league, for athletes ages 5 to 14. And right after baseball season ends, we have a youth soccer league,” says Cervantes. “The park also hosts community events throughout the year, like a Christmas Parade and a 4,000-egg Easter Egg Hunt.”
Bear Mountain Recreation Center features a family-friendly playground.
Lamont Park includes a playground for family activities.
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Four-laned CA Route 184
California State Route 184 runs north and south, turning into Main Street as it passes through Lamont, where there are several Kern Transit bus stops. For train riders, the Bakersfield Amtrak station is just 10 miles north of town. Residents drive along the four-lane highway on their way back from the easily accessible Bakersfield, passing field after field of crops before pulling into the driveways of their quiet Lamont homes.
Students zoned for Arvin High
Lamont Elementary School District and Kern High School District serve students living in Lamont. “The teachers in this community are great and willing to help,” Cervantes says. Younger learners can begin at Lamont Elementary School, which receives a C-minus Niche grade, before moving on to Sunset Middle School, which receives a D-plus. Older students can attend Arvin High School, which receives a B Niche grade and is ranked the No. 3 Niche Standout High School in the Bakersfield Area.
Students in the area often attend Arvin High School.
Lamont Elementary serves local students in Kern County.
Sunset Middle School has served students since 1934.
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On average, homes in Lamont, CA sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lamont, CA over the last 12 months is $264,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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