Ford City
Mid-size homes at modest prices
Home prices here range from about $130,000 for a 2-bedroom mobile home on a small lot to around $325,000 for a 3-bedroom California bungalow. Homes in Ford City were built in the latter half of the 20th century. They tend to be mid-sized to small and many have fenced-in yards. Most streets do not have sidewalks. Architecture styles include mobile homes, ranches, Craftsman and Mediterranean-influenced houses.
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Getting around town
Ford City is car dependent. Highway 119 is the major thoroughfare in the town. Downtown Bakersfield is 35 miles northeast via Highways 119 and 58. The nearest airport is Meadows Field, a 40-mile drive. Public bus service to Bakersfield is available via Kern Transit.Goods, groceries and grub
Ford City is home to a Dollar General Store and the Ford City Trading Post where customers can buy, sell or trade home goods. There is a Rite Aid in Taft for essentials, but for department store shopping, a 20-mile trip to Bakersfield is necessary. Grocery shoppers have several local options. Jalisco Meat Market is a local butcher shop in Ford City. Taft is home to an Albertson’s supermarket and a Grocery Outlet. When it comes to dining, La Brasas Mexican Grill serves authentic Mexican meals. Black Gold Brewing in nearby Taft serves up a variety of fresh-brewed beers as well as a full menu of soups, salads and sandwiches.
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Parks and pastimes
Ford City Park is a 4.5-acre open space with a playground and walking area. The neighborhood is also home to the 67-acre Franklin Field. This park has walking trails, lighted baseball fields, horseshoe pits and a playground. The Historic Fort is a local stronghold that was built in the 1930s. For many years, the adobe structure and surrounding grounds housed government offices and a hospital. In 1980, it was dedicated as a State Historic Landmark and in 1985, given to the West Kern Oil Museum.
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Academics and academies
Jefferson Elementary School has a C-plus rating from Niche. The school has 245 students and a student-teacher ratio of 25-1. Lincoln Junior has a B-minus rating, 784 pupils and a student-teacher ratio of 21-1. Taft Union High School has a B rating, a student body of 1,139 and a student-teacher ratio of 19-1. The high school runs the Taft Oil-Technology Academy which gives students insight into the many aspects of working in the oil industry.
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Where to go and what to do
In May, visit the Kern County Raceway for a day of music, food, vendors and good times at the annual Concert for the Cause. The event benefits the M.A.R.E. Riding Center and The Wounded Heroes Fund. In July, stroll down to Franklin Field to enjoy the local Fourth of July celebration that features family friendly activities, fireworks and local music. In December, the Taft City Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Santa Fun Run. Proceeds from the 5K race benefit Toys for Tots.Extensive oil production
Kern County produces more oil than any other county in the U.S. The area often struggles with air pollution. “The percentage of people in Kern County who have been diagnosed with asthma is 17.7%. This is higher than the state average of 15.1%, but comparable to other Central Valley counties,” says Michelle Corson, Public Relations Officer at Kern County Public Health Services.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Miguel A. Hernandez
Miguel A. Hernandez
Diamond Realty Group
(661) 370-2820
231 Total Sales
4 in Ford City
$80K - $225K Price Range
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Judy Miller
Judy Miller
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
(661) 387-3583
137 Total Sales
2 in Ford City
$102K - $220K Price Range
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
2 in Ford City
$311,000 Price Range
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
586 Total Sales
9 in Ford City
$121K - $250K Price Range
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Paris Davis
Paris Davis
The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.
(661) 426-8388
93 Total Sales
1 in Ford City
$216,500 Price
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Pete Peralta
Pete Peralta
Responds QuicklyMiramar International-Riverwal
(661) 218-1934
172 Total Sales
1 in Ford City
$200,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 2nd to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Ford City Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Franklin Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ford City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ford City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ford City, Taft sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ford City, Taft over the last 12 months is $425,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$347,522
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
65
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,072
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1931
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,143
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,612
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
5,007
Median Age
29
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,994
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
59.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
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®
44
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 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.
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