Kern County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Kern County, CA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Kern County, CA in its market cycle?
Kern County, CA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Kern County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $404K | ▲ +6.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▲ +2.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,132 | ▼ -9% |
| Homes Sold | 612 | ▼ -11.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $232 | ▲ +0.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% | ▲ +0.6% |
How has Kern County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kern County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Kern County, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kern County, CA?
The median sale price in Kern County, CA is $404K, having risen 6.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Kern County, CA?
Kern County, CA scores 10 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Kern County, CA's Alpha Score?
Kern County, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (55/100) and its weakest is Affordability (10/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Kern County, CA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.