At the base of the Tehachapi Mountain range, residents in Arvin enjoy mountain vistas from three different directions. And the cost of living in this city 20 miles southeast of Bakersfield is more than 55% lower than the state average. Big names like Grimmway carrots, Gold Ribbon potatoes and Di Giorgio grapes originate in Arvin, which help to maintain the area’s agricultural- and industrial-based economy. “You pass field after field as you drive through the area. And when the orchards bloom, especially the almond orchards, Arvin transforms into a picturesque small town,” says Jose Torres, a Realtor at RE/MAX Golden Empire with 5 years of experience in the area. While it’s the nation’s leading distributor of fresh produce, the pesticides from these farm fields—as well as the downwind location from a large oil refinery—pollution in Arvin is among the highest in the country.
Bungalows and Paradise Lakes Estates
Sidewalks line Arvin’s residential streets, where street parking is common. Many homes are fenced in from the front yard to the back yard. Ranch homes and bungalows, some with attached garages and driveways, range in size from 1,000 to 1,400 square feet and in price from about $210,000 to $320,000. Arvin is also home to Paradise Lakes Estates, a gated community on two man-made lakes with 20 properties. There, 2,100-square-foot postmodern ranch-style houses sell for around $675,000.
You can find cozy 2 to 3 bedroom bungalows here in Arvin.
Arvin is a city built around agriculture and fields. Find tranquility and peacefulness here.
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No. 3 Niche Standout Arvin High
The Arvin Union School District, graded a C-minus by Niche, and the Kern High School District, graded a B-plus by Niche, serve students living in Arvin. Learners can begin at Bear Mountain Elementary School, which receives a C-minus Niche score. As they progress, students can benefit from a 20-1 student-teacher ratio at Haven Drive Middle School, graded a C-minus by Niche. The area’s high schoolers can attend Arvin High School, given a B Niche grade and ranked the No. 3 Niche Standout High School in Bakersfield, where state test scores report 90% proficiency in reading.
Bear Elementary hosts children going to school from Kindergarden to 6th grade.
Haven Drive Middle School hosts grade 7th to 8th.
Arvin High serves approximately 2,458 students in grades 9–12
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Wildflower Festival at Smothermon Park
At DiGiorgio Park, there are athletic fields, basketball courts and a skatepark. A couple blocks to the south, Smothermon Park offers a playground and more athletic fields. The Arvin Wildflower Festival is held at this park every April, bringing the community together with rides, food and drink vendors, and live music. “Arvin is also close to the Tehachapi Mountains, where people go to hike and even ski when the mountain gets snow,” Torres adds.
Smothermon Park has a soccer field and large greens pace for all its park goers.
Enjoy the skatepark at Digiorgo's county park.
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Local Mexican cuisine and takeout
Many of the city's restaurants and storefronts can be found along Bear Mountain Boulevard. Residents pick up fresh meat at Carniceria Martinez Harris Ranch and the rest of their grocery list at Vallarta Supermarket. Burger Time is a hamburger-and-fry takeout and drive-thru spot, and New Jarritos serves authentic Mexican cuisine. El Chavalon Sushi & Mariscos puts a Mexican twist on sushi, and next door, locals grab pizza and wings at Bear Mt Pizza. “Not too far away is the Tejon Outlets, where they have plans to build a Hard Rock Casino,” Torres says.
La Mexicana serves Meats, breads and local sweets.
Bear Mt. Pizza is the towns local Pizza, Beer & wings spot.
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Bear Mountain Boulevard convenience
Bear Mountain Boulevard is a four-lane highway that runs across the northern part of Arvin. Several Kern Transit and Arvin Transit bus stops pepper this road. Bear Mountain Boulevard connects to California State Route 58 to the east and California State Route 99 to the west. “A lot of Arvin residents commute into Bakersfield for work,” says Torres. While it's a quick drive into Bakersfield, many Arvin residents work at one of the area’s several farms and take advantage of the city's green spaces and eateries.
centered in the middle of the city is its Police Department & City Hall.
Arvin water tower is located near Arvin High School.
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