Weedpatch
Suburban Neighborhood in Lamont, California
Kern County 93241, 93307
Bungalows, apartments and mobile homes
The housing inventory is considerably low in Weedpatch, and there are more renters than buyers. “The houses are older, and owners don’t want to invest in them due in part to the number of seasonal workers who temporarily move to the area with their families to work on the surrounding farms,” Cervantes says. However, there are 1,000- to 1,700-square-foot ranch homes and bungalows available, some with driveways and quarter-acre yards, in the $175,000 to around $300,000 price range. The Weedpatch Country Apartments are fully populated, where 1-to-4-bedroom apartments range from 630 to 1,150 square feet. Also in town is the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park.
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Community events at Bear Mountain Recreation
At both Lamont Park and Bear Mountain Recreation Center, there are playgrounds, community pools, athletic fields and basketball courts. “The Junior Giants Foundation, the flagship of the Giants Community Fund, sponsors and donates equipment to the youth baseball league, for athletes aged 5 to 14. And right after baseball ends, we have a youth soccer league,” says Cervantes. “The park also hosts seasonal community events, like a Christmas Parade and a 4,000-egg Easter Egg Hunt.”B-graded Arvin High School
The Vineland Elementary School District and the Kern High School District serve students living in Weedpatch. Learners can start at Vineland Elementary School, which receives a D-minus Niche grade, before moving on to Sunset Middle School, which receives a D-plus. High schoolers 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. “The teachers in this community are great and willing to help,” Cervantes says.
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Weedpatch Camp
One of the final filming locations for the 1940s movie, Grapes of Wrath, was filmed at Weedpatch Camp. This camp was built by the Farm Security Administration in 1936 to house seasonal workers who fled the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. The site is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kern Transit bus stops on Main Street
Weedpatch Highway runs north and south through Weedpatch, turning into Main Street as it passes the town center. There are several Kern Transit bus stops peppered along Main Street, and the Bakersfield Amtrak station is 15 miles north of the area. While the history of Weedpatch may be bleak, as Cervantes says, “If you’re willing to participate in the community and have a positive attitude, this can be a great place to call home.”Local grocers and dining staples
Weedpatch is home to Cal-Organic Farms, the largest organic vegetable producer and distributor in the United States. Locals pick up groceries and household essentials at Amigos Supermarket or Garcia’s Market, located just north in Lamont. And when they’re ready for a bite to eat, residents can indulge in a burger and fries in a 1950s diner setting at Root Beer King or seafood-inspired Mexican cuisine at Mariscos Las Islitas.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Terri Garcia
Terri Garcia
Responds QuicklyNew Generation Real Estate Gro
(661) 218-2187
107 Total Sales
1 in Weedpatch
$180,000 Price
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Jacalyn Guerra-Dueñas
Jacalyn Guerra-Dueñas
Real Broker
(661) 387-2421
112 Total Sales
1 in Weedpatch
$260,000 Price
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Gerardo Arellano
Gerardo Arellano
Sierra Central Real Estate
(661) 218-1261
25 Total Sales
1 in Weedpatch
$217,500 Price
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Beau Van Sickel
Beau Van Sickel
Van Sickel Real Estate Inc
22 Total Sales
1 in Weedpatch
$260,000 Price
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Jesse Zepeda
Jesse Zepeda
Domain Properties
(661) 404-7435
97 Total Sales
1 in Weedpatch
$135,000 Price
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Jose Ramirez
Jose Ramirez
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 426-2666
14 Total Sales
1 in Weedpatch
$195,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Di Giorgio County Park
Smothermon Park
Greenfield Baseball Park
Weedpatch Park
Lamont Park
Bear Mountain Recreation
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Weedpatch | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Weedpatch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Weedpatch, Lamont sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Weedpatch, Lamont over the last 12 months is $180,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$219,750
Median Sale Price
$180,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$209,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
138
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
979
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
976
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,562
Median Age
32
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
32.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,551
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$24,317
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
31.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
48.1%
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®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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