How much are property taxes in East Bakersfield, CA?
Homeowners in East Bakersfield, CA pay a median of $2,369 (±$361) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,052.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,658.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $208,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,369 (±$361)
- With a mortgage
- $3,052
- Without a mortgage
- $1,658
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in East Bakersfield against Kern County, its state and the nation
| East Bakersfield | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,369 (±$361) | $2,984 (±$55) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,052 (±$479) | $3,344 (±$71) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,658 (±$433) | $2,348 (±$64) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $208,700 (±$28,672) | $338,300 (±$2,944) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In East Bakersfield, the median real estate tax is lower than in Kern County ($2,984).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Kern County, East Bakersfield ranks 21 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 853 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in East Bakersfield
The median tax ($2,369) is 1.1% of the median home value ($208,700).
Across Kern County the same ratio is 0.9%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near East Bakersfield
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bakersfield | — | $2,369 (±$361) | — |
| Hillcrest | 1.0 mi | $2,680 (±$364) | Not measurably different |
| La Cresta | 1.3 mi | $2,445 (±$226) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Park | 1.5 mi | $1,793 (±$235) | Lower |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 1.9 mi | $4,223 (±$348) | Higher |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 2.7 mi | $2,068 (±$1,085) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 3.1 mi | $1,973 (±$1,087) | Not measurably different |
| East Niles | 3.1 mi | $2,287 (±$213) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax (community) | 3.4 mi | $2,722 (±$1,069) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Potomac Park, CA ($1,793).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bakersfield Country Club, CA ($4,223).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Frazier Park | $2,664 (±$731) |
| 16 | Shafter | $2,634 (±$243) |
| 17 | Arvin | $2,461 (±$170) |
| 18 | Oildale | $2,451 (±$227) |
| 19 | Ridgecrest | $2,448 (±$134) |
| 20 | La Cresta | $2,445 (±$226) |
| 21 | East Bakersfield | $2,369 (±$361) |
| 22 | Taft Heights | $2,321 (±$305) |
| 23 | East Niles | $2,287 (±$213) |
| 24 | Taft | $2,244 (±$430) |
| 25 | Ford City | $2,229 (±$377) |
| 26 | McFarland | $2,069 (±$335) |
| 27 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | $2,068 (±$1,085) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Bakersfield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Bakersfield
How much are property taxes in East Bakersfield?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Bakersfield, CA is $2,369 (±$361) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in East Bakersfield?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in East Bakersfield, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in East Bakersfield higher than in Kern County?
In East Bakersfield, the median real estate tax is lower than in Kern County ($2,984).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bakersfield CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bakersfield CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bakersfield CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bakersfield CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bakersfield CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Bakersfield CDP, California (place:20515, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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