Average Tax Assessment in Kern County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Kern County, California
Kern County has a total of 240,200 properties with a cumulative value of $46.5B, making up 1.26% of all real estate value in California. Property taxes in Kern County totaled $690.8M, with an average homeowner paying $2,936 in property taxes compared to the state average of $5,946. The average property tax rate in Kern County is 1.48%, lower than the state average of 1.58%. Properties are typically valued for tax purposes based on their market value.
The property tax timeline in California begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are then issued between June and August. Property tax appeals must be submitted by September 15th or November 30th, depending on the county. Finally, property tax bills are issued on October 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Kern Recorder | (661) 868-6400 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | June - August |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | September 15 or November 30 (varies by county) |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | December 10th, 1st half installment |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | April 10th, 2nd half |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Not Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Not Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Kern County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Kern County
Kern County has an average property tax rate of 1.48%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1.53%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property, and the resulting amount is the property tax bill. On average, property owners in Kern County pay $2,936 in property taxes each year.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Kern County. Maricopa has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.98%, while Caliente has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.13%. Property owners in Maricopa pay an average of $3,912 in property taxes each year, while those in Caliente pay an average of $2,624. Property taxes are an important source of revenue for local governments, and the differences in rates across cities can have a significant impact on the services and infrastructure available to residents.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Kern County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin | $51,196 | $92,305 | $128,523 | $194,293 | $234,000 |
| Bakersfield | $67,942 | $121,834 | $198,741 | $286,970 | $382,773 |
| Bodfish | $31,691 | $50,000 | $77,716 | $118,806 | $161,061 |
| Boron | $16,054 | $27,290 | $44,392 | $73,977 | $103,150 |
| Buttonwillow | $33,747 | $50,957 | $89,264 | $137,065 | $185,057 |
| Caliente | $58,801 | $96,742 | $153,366 | $228,328 | $309,054 |
| California City | $43,320 | $71,937 | $118,730 | $166,523 | $208,132 |
| Delano | $56,037 | $100,497 | $138,709 | $201,353 | $258,177 |
| Edwards | $22,918 | $36,162 | $67,157 | $100,802 | $127,174 |
| Frazier Park | $53,608 | $96,087 | $156,249 | $238,587 | $323,515 |
| Inyokern | $25,742 | $50,488 | $95,936 | $166,689 | $247,580 |
| Kernville | $41,891 | $103,635 | $178,911 | $272,067 | $403,290 |
| Lake Isabella | $30,221 | $51,586 | $94,833 | $154,584 | $225,431 |
| Lamont | $26,747 | $54,700 | $93,102 | $123,972 | $156,598 |
| Lebec | $39,887 | $85,403 | $151,000 | $255,526 | $358,765 |
| Lost Hills | $7,623 | $33,982 | $87,172 | $120,000 | $166,038 |
| Maricopa | $14,434 | $26,189 | $48,293 | $83,309 | $124,831 |
| Mc Farland | $57,044 | $88,003 | $131,332 | $197,019 | $233,162 |
| Mojave | $28,435 | $44,710 | $76,409 | $120,000 | $173,555 |
| Onyx | $25,977 | $39,823 | $61,546 | $133,140 | $197,783 |
| Pine Mountain Club | $110,299 | $154,064 | $216,718 | $294,112 | $367,912 |
| Ridgecrest | $33,405 | $78,718 | $145,000 | $213,000 | $288,558 |
| Rosamond | $36,604 | $95,216 | $169,936 | $257,641 | $319,000 |
| Shafter | $47,806 | $94,402 | $161,113 | $266,305 | $325,995 |
| Taft | $28,861 | $47,954 | $87,000 | $147,646 | $209,077 |
| Tehachapi | $98,508 | $156,588 | $234,232 | $316,297 | $399,000 |
| Wasco | $55,350 | $95,556 | $140,510 | $203,000 | $245,421 |
| Weldon | $30,017 | $43,904 | $70,725 | $111,019 | $178,074 |
| Wofford Heights | $35,512 | $61,402 | $100,293 | $153,820 | $234,904 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Kern County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin | $1,494 | $2,057 | $2,530 | $3,323 | $3,748 |
| Bakersfield | $1,388 | $2,060 | $3,041 | $4,223 | $5,506 |
| Bodfish | $463 | $660 | $958 | $1,455 | $1,959 |
| Boron | $268 | $415 | $620 | $981 | $1,332 |
| Buttonwillow | $815 | $1,031 | $1,460 | $2,097 | $2,820 |
| Caliente | $694 | $1,106 | $1,757 | $2,573 | $3,461 |
| California City | $726 | $1,063 | $1,623 | $2,207 | $2,718 |
| Delano | $713 | $1,218 | $1,695 | $2,423 | $3,178 |
| Edwards | $347 | $506 | $829 | $1,256 | $1,562 |
| Frazier Park | $697 | $1,161 | $1,818 | $2,778 | $3,719 |
| Inyokern | $439 | $716 | $1,162 | $1,933 | $2,781 |
| Kernville | $505 | $1,281 | $2,125 | $3,188 | $4,671 |
| Lake Isabella | $459 | $788 | $1,278 | $1,900 | $2,704 |
| Lamont | $768 | $1,117 | $1,574 | $1,966 | $2,416 |
| Lebec | $525 | $1,046 | $1,776 | $2,963 | $4,175 |
| Lost Hills | $100 | $633 | $1,310 | $1,667 | $2,190 |
| Maricopa | $594 | $919 | $1,220 | $1,536 | $2,078 |
| Mc Farland | $764 | $1,113 | $1,665 | $2,610 | $3,023 |
| Mojave | $444 | $617 | $994 | $1,508 | $2,163 |
| Onyx | $378 | $553 | $818 | $1,665 | $2,430 |
| Pine Mountain Club | $1,385 | $1,860 | $2,561 | $3,391 | $4,245 |
| Ridgecrest | $717 | $1,253 | $2,027 | $2,777 | $3,665 |
| Rosamond | $500 | $1,935 | $3,137 | $4,293 | $5,203 |
| Shafter | $741 | $1,321 | $2,187 | $3,880 | $5,569 |
| Taft | $935 | $1,287 | $1,836 | $2,647 | $3,481 |
| Tehachapi | $1,278 | $2,027 | $3,041 | $4,105 | $5,158 |
| Wasco | $726 | $1,264 | $1,888 | $2,765 | $3,378 |
| Weldon | $428 | $589 | $907 | $1,389 | $2,170 |
| Wofford Heights | $494 | $795 | $1,250 | $1,868 | $2,813 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin | 2.92% | 2.23% | 1.97% | 1.71% | 1.60% |
| Bakersfield | 2.04% | 1.69% | 1.53% | 1.47% | 1.44% |
| Bodfish | 1.46% | 1.32% | 1.23% | 1.22% | 1.22% |
| Boron | 1.67% | 1.52% | 1.40% | 1.33% | 1.29% |
| Buttonwillow | 2.42% | 2.02% | 1.64% | 1.53% | 1.52% |
| Caliente | 1.18% | 1.14% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.12% |
| California City | 1.68% | 1.48% | 1.37% | 1.33% | 1.31% |
| Delano | 1.27% | 1.21% | 1.22% | 1.20% | 1.23% |
| Edwards | 1.51% | 1.40% | 1.23% | 1.25% | 1.23% |
| Frazier Park | 1.30% | 1.21% | 1.16% | 1.16% | 1.15% |
| Inyokern | 1.71% | 1.42% | 1.21% | 1.16% | 1.12% |
| Kernville | 1.21% | 1.24% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.16% |
| Lake Isabella | 1.52% | 1.53% | 1.35% | 1.23% | 1.20% |
| Lamont | 2.87% | 2.04% | 1.69% | 1.59% | 1.54% |
| Lebec | 1.32% | 1.22% | 1.18% | 1.16% | 1.16% |
| Lost Hills | 1.31% | 1.86% | 1.50% | 1.39% | 1.32% |
| Maricopa | 4.12% | 3.51% | 2.53% | 1.84% | 1.66% |
| Mc Farland | 1.34% | 1.26% | 1.27% | 1.32% | 1.30% |
| Mojave | 1.56% | 1.38% | 1.30% | 1.26% | 1.25% |
| Onyx | 1.46% | 1.39% | 1.33% | 1.25% | 1.23% |
| Pine Mountain Club | 1.26% | 1.21% | 1.18% | 1.15% | 1.15% |
| Ridgecrest | 2.15% | 1.59% | 1.40% | 1.30% | 1.27% |
| Rosamond | 1.37% | 2.03% | 1.85% | 1.67% | 1.63% |
| Shafter | 1.55% | 1.40% | 1.36% | 1.46% | 1.71% |
| Taft | 3.24% | 2.68% | 2.11% | 1.79% | 1.66% |
| Tehachapi | 1.30% | 1.29% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.29% |
| Wasco | 1.31% | 1.32% | 1.34% | 1.36% | 1.38% |
| Weldon | 1.43% | 1.34% | 1.28% | 1.25% | 1.22% |
| Wofford Heights | 1.39% | 1.29% | 1.25% | 1.21% | 1.20% |
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Real Estate Values in Kern County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Kern County decreased by 7.85% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Kern County is cooling off, as the median home price is lower than it was the year before. Additionally, the home inventory in Kern County decreased by 23.9%, from 2.3K in October 2022 to 1.7K in October 2023. This suggests that there is less housing available in Kern County, which could be driving up prices. Overall, the data from Redfin indicates that the housing market in Kern County is cooling off, with lower median home prices and less housing inventory.
Average Home Value in Kern County, California
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Kern County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Kern County
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Mortgage Rates in Kern County
Kern County is home to a large number of outstanding home mortgages, totaling $23.9 billion. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, indicating that many residents are taking advantage of the opportunity to purchase a home. The number of outstanding loans in Kern County is 141.8K, indicating that there is a high level of home ownership in the area.
The median mortgage rate in Kern County varies significantly across cities. Lost Hills has the highest median mortgage rate at 6.34%, while Pine Mountain Club has the lowest at 3.97%. This variation in rates across cities indicates that potential homebuyers should shop around to find the best deal. Overall, Kern County is a great place to purchase a home, with a wide variety of mortgage options available.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Kern County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin | $20,726 | $45,880 | $94,774 | $163,048 | $209,310 |
| Bakersfield | $37,037 | $77,795 | $149,977 | $228,672 | $306,762 |
| Bodfish | $11,651 | $24,908 | $61,593 | $103,412 | $141,177 |
| Boron | $14,691 | $32,508 | $58,293 | $94,355 | $132,971 |
| Buttonwillow | $15,227 | $37,607 | $63,553 | $116,631 | $167,283 |
| Caliente | $40,009 | $71,961 | $132,974 | $214,476 | $282,730 |
| California City | $28,231 | $59,913 | $118,954 | $184,060 | $255,895 |
| Delano | $22,101 | $43,886 | $90,260 | $159,012 | $222,012 |
| Edwards | $16,266 | $33,084 | $69,949 | $119,062 | $175,880 |
| Frazier Park | $28,290 | $63,373 | $125,477 | $214,199 | $299,829 |
| Inyokern | $23,969 | $48,243 | $104,622 | $174,015 | $238,752 |
| Kernville | $28,895 | $67,606 | $127,807 | $215,082 | $329,779 |
| Lake Isabella | $14,430 | $36,965 | $77,521 | $132,129 | $197,149 |
| Lamont | $15,987 | $28,187 | $50,193 | $88,263 | $129,116 |
| Lebec | $29,516 | $57,018 | $131,566 | $229,223 | $310,021 |
| Lost Hills | $8,899 | $23,690 | $40,548 | $76,401 | $109,844 |
| Maricopa | $11,824 | $27,792 | $63,498 | $107,828 | $166,156 |
| Mc Farland | $21,111 | $44,339 | $110,405 | $154,728 | $197,928 |
| Mojave | $23,266 | $44,995 | $91,436 | $156,337 | $222,348 |
| Onyx | $5,865 | $13,494 | $43,156 | $118,570 | $218,946 |
| Pine Mountain Club | $41,728 | $93,649 | $169,454 | $254,101 | $340,693 |
| Ridgecrest | $26,258 | $68,602 | $134,574 | $202,677 | $275,503 |
| Rosamond | $29,373 | $78,603 | $171,304 | $257,911 | $337,292 |
| Shafter | $34,726 | $71,533 | $160,811 | $247,591 | $309,734 |
| Taft | $21,518 | $44,774 | $92,869 | $152,505 | $211,838 |
| Tehachapi | $48,612 | $102,019 | $181,215 | $261,797 | $343,003 |
| Wasco | $23,964 | $50,194 | $109,962 | $180,191 | $222,370 |
| Weldon | $9,687 | $21,441 | $51,762 | $91,874 | $164,529 |
| Wofford Heights | $16,074 | $36,059 | $77,808 | $137,691 | $204,756 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Kern County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin | 3.50% | 3.94% | 5.03% | 6.70% | 7.82% |
| Bakersfield | 3.00% | 3.70% | 4.46% | 5.99% | 7.11% |
| Bodfish | 3.20% | 3.83% | 4.88% | 6.42% | 7.49% |
| Boron | 2.95% | 3.69% | 4.60% | 6.28% | 7.69% |
| Buttonwillow | 3.10% | 3.95% | 5.70% | 6.98% | 7.77% |
| Caliente | 3.02% | 3.76% | 5.02% | 6.31% | 7.51% |
| California City | 2.90% | 3.45% | 4.17% | 5.51% | 6.85% |
| Delano | 3.48% | 4.12% | 5.53% | 6.93% | 7.86% |
| Edwards | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.50% | 6.15% | 7.69% |
| Frazier Park | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.29% | 5.99% | 7.29% |
| Inyokern | 3.00% | 3.64% | 4.37% | 6.09% | 7.19% |
| Kernville | 2.90% | 3.53% | 4.48% | 6.29% | 7.36% |
| Lake Isabella | 2.90% | 3.63% | 4.50% | 6.18% | 7.20% |
| Lamont | 3.50% | 4.38% | 5.94% | 7.11% | 7.99% |
| Lebec | 2.90% | 3.64% | 4.50% | 6.27% | 7.56% |
| Lost Hills | 3.90% | 5.23% | 6.34% | 7.18% | 8.10% |
| Maricopa | 2.91% | 3.65% | 4.52% | 6.41% | 7.59% |
| Mc Farland | 3.50% | 3.95% | 5.00% | 6.63% | 7.58% |
| Mojave | 2.90% | 3.56% | 4.46% | 6.16% | 7.12% |
| Onyx | 2.89% | 3.58% | 4.96% | 6.96% | 7.80% |
| Pine Mountain Club | 2.87% | 3.30% | 3.97% | 5.30% | 6.92% |
| Ridgecrest | 2.90% | 3.59% | 4.32% | 5.87% | 7.11% |
| Rosamond | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.35% | 5.89% | 7.16% |
| Shafter | 2.90% | 3.62% | 4.37% | 6.03% | 7.14% |
| Taft | 3.00% | 3.65% | 4.50% | 6.21% | 7.54% |
| Tehachapi | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.14% | 5.75% | 6.94% |
| Wasco | 3.42% | 3.90% | 4.75% | 6.39% | 7.62% |
| Weldon | 3.02% | 3.81% | 4.90% | 6.41% | 7.52% |
| Wofford Heights | 3.10% | 3.74% | 4.70% | 6.42% | 7.47% |
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