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McFarland, USA - a farming community with pride
Surrounded by vineyards and farms, McFarland, California, is an agricultural center with a Latino population that comprises over 90% of the city's 14,000 residents. This Central Valley city is known for its base of farm workers and the 2015 film adaptation, "McFarland, USA." Based on a true story, this feel-good movie portrays a coach at McFarland High School who led the cross-country team to nine state championships. "It's a farming community with a real sense of pride," says Jeanne Radsick, an area local and Real Estate Agent at Century 21 Jordan-Link & Company. "That's what drives McFarland. It's not a metropolis, but the community is involved and empowered."
These almonds will soon be harvested in Outer Northwest Bakersfield and shipped to customers.
A large mural in McFarland reflects the local pride in their high school track team.
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Newer Spanish Revivals and rural ranch-style properties
McFarland features Spanish Revival, Craftsman and ranch-style homes with stucco exteriors and terracotta roofs. While mid-20th century homes are closer to downtown, the housing stock features many builds from between 1980 and 2010. Outer Northwest Bakersfield is a neighborhood on the outskirts with acres of agricultural land and ranch-style properties. Citywide, the median single-family home price is about $350,000, roughly $50,000 lower than the national median.
Many early 21st century homes have been built on the West side of McFarland near farmland.
A Spanish style inspired home with solar panels in Outer Northwest Bakersfield.
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Dual enrollment in McFarland schools
The McFarland Unified School District earns a C-plus grade from Niche with 3,500 students. The district has three elementary schools, a middle and a high school. It includes public health courses and an early college program for high school students to earn credit before graduating. “McFarland High School is still a contender in sports to this day,” Radsick says.
A large M distinguishes this building at McFarland High School.
A tall marquee welcomes students to McFarland Junior High School.
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Playing soccer and heading to the Lake Woollomes beach
McFarland Park is a green space with a baseball field, picnic tables and two playgrounds. The McFarland Community Center provides an indoor gym and an outdoor pool. Kids can play soccer at the Browning Road Park field or basketball at Ritchey Park. About 8 miles northeast, Lake Woollomes has a sandy beach to fish for bass or kayaking.
McFarland Parks and Recreation host the annual volleyball tryouts for young girls.
A McFarland resident enjoys the fishing at Lake Woollomes.
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Pizza places and Latino markets downtown
Residents can dine at one of several pizza parlors in the city or Fay Yin, a well-established Chinese restaurant. Perkins Avenue offers various Latino grocery stores and a Dollar General Market. More retail areas and restaurants are in Delano, a neighboring city about 7 miles north.
Bright colors add a festive atmosphere to Rosa Silvestre Restaurant in McFarland.
The Poker's Pizza owner is very proud of the quality of pizza he serves to McFarland residents.
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Racing the Famoso Dragstrip
The Famoso Dragstrip hosts races like the March Meet, which draws more than 30,000 people during the first weekend in March. The venue also has events like the Hot Rod Reunion and West Coast Rumble, where modified trucks compete in sprints over short distances. Another community staple is the Grape Festival, which has live music, local vendors and kids’ activities in April.
Along CA-99 and Kern Transit routes
California Route 99 cuts through the center of McFarland and reaches metropolitan hubs such as Fresno, Bakersfield and Los Angeles. Kern Transit provides bus service on the 110 line, frequently stopping at the McFarland Community Center. Delano is another town center about 7 miles north, while Bakersfield is roughly 26 miles south. The McFarland Community Health Center offers healthcare services, although residents must travel to Delano to reach the nearest emergency room. In Bakersfield, Meadows Field Airport has commercial flights to U.S. cities about 22 miles south.
Declining violent crime and air quality issues
According to the California Department of Justice, McFarland's violent crime decreased by 2% in 2023, while property crimes increased by 5%.
McFarland has an arid desert climate with summer heat waves over 100°F. Like most Central Valley cities, it experiences poor air quality due to the region's petroleum and agriculture production.
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