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Small homes in a remote mixed suburban feel
Though the Bakersfield suburb was named after a pile of pumpkins back in the 30s, Pumpkin Center hasn’t grown pumpkins since the 60s. What the neighborhood lacks in pumpkins, it makes up for in cozy starter homes and affordability, all rolled into a mixed suburban and rural feel. “It’s not far from the freeway, and you have easy access to basics and grocery stores,” says local Realtor Shanti Brinsfield of Watson Realty. “But you’re still far out enough from Bakersfield that you have more of a remote feel.”
Mobile homes and Mediterranean styles
Homes are neatly clustered in Pumpkin Center’s subdivisions, some with pristine front lawns and sidewalks. “Most of the homes are built in the 60s to 80s ranging from entry-level to modest homes on larger lots,” Brinsfield says. Mobile homes in the Southland and West Hills Mobile Home Parks are situated on smaller, tidy lots and range in price from $50,000 to $135,000. Newer homes in modern subdivisions have Mediterranean and Spanish-revival influences and often have two-car garages. A typical three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-story home may list between $370,000 and $450,000, depending on square footage.
New subdivisions and cul de sacs await you in Pumpkin Center Bakersfield.
Find southwest ranch motifs on the homes of Pumpkin Center Bakersfield.
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Highly rated education in Kern County
Kids in Pumpkin Center may begin their education at Panama Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade before advancing to Stonecreek Junior High School for seventh and eighth grades. Both schools earn a B-minus overall grade from Niche. At Ridgeview High School, students can participate in high-achieving athletic and academic programs, including the Information Technology Academy, which focuses on preparing high schoolers for today’s digital economy with an emphasis on computer sciences. The school receives a B-plus grade from Niche and ranks number one as Niche’s Standout High School in the Bakersfield area.
Dolores S Whitley Elementary is part of the Panama Buena Vista Union School District.
McKee Middle School serves Bakersfield students in grades sixth through eighth.
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Granite Pointe Park sits within a suburban neighborhood of Bakersfield.
Sporting facilities and the Sequoia National Forest
Granite Pointe Park in neighboring Stone Meadows is a local hotspot for recreation, providing a playground and jungle gym, basketball and volleyball courts, and picnic areas. The park’s verdant adjacent fields and paved walkways are perfect for walks with canine companions. Nearby, folks of all ages play soccer in kids and adult leagues at the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Soccer Complex. Bakersfield is also at the foothills of the Sequoia National Forest, where adventurers immerse themselves in the great outdoors in the park’s expansive mountain ranges and ancient, dense woods. The proximity to Downtown Bakersfield allows Pumpkin Center residents to take advantage of additional recreation and cultural opportunities, like outings to the Children’s Discovery Center and Kern County Museum.
Claw Daddy's Cajun Seafood is another popular spot in Pumpkin Center.
Casual dining and local staples
An abundance of shopping and dining options await Pumpkin Center residents in Downtown Bakersfield, and there is a slew of casual local eateries for those opting to dine closer to home. Pop’s Drive-in slings juicy burgers alongside milkshakes and their signature Pop’s Swirls, while Claw Daddy’s Cajun Seafood serves tantalizing spicy dishes, including a traditional Louisiana crawfish boil. El Toro Loco Supermarkets across the street provides an expansive selection of fresh produce and specialty Hispanic items. Closer to Downtown Bakersfield, shoppers browse the department stores at Valley Plaza for clothes, decor and other necessities.
Community events throughout every season
Bakersfield Recreation and Parks hosts plenty of events that bring the community together, including seasonal celebrations like Santa’s Winter Wonderland and a family-friendly Halloween gathering. Community events like morning yoga and summer movie nights take place at Granite Pointe Park. Residents also stock up on local produce and homemade goods at the Haggin Oaks Farmers Market every Sunday.
Bus service runs all through Bakersfield for Pumpkin Center residents.
Proximity to Highway 99
Pumpkin Center residents benefit from the proximity to the historic Golden State Highway 99, which runs through the neighborhood and connects commuters to Downtown Bakersfield in under 15 minutes. Additionally, bus stops along Taft Highway provide public transportation. Travelers catch domestic flights at Meadow Field Airport, north of Bakersfield and just 20 minutes away from Pumpkin Center.
Bakersfield's air quality
Bakersfield has a bowl-like atmosphere with little airflow due to its eastern boundary of the Sierra Nevada mountains and its western border of the California Coastal Ranges. There is a concentrated area of poor air due to the proximity of surrounding railways, freeways and oil rigs. Bakersfield has consistently been listed as having some of the worst air quality in the nation by the American Lung Association. To help address the problem, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has put incentives in place, including annual no-burn days and subsidies for purchasing electric cars.
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Parks in this Area
Children's Discovery Center and Kern County Museum
Stonecreek Park
Greenfield Park
Greenfield Baseball Park
Granite Pointe Park
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
23 min drive
Bus
Park & Ride & Mckee Rd.
Bus
South H & Mckee
Bus
Taft & La Jolla
Bus
Taft & Ramos
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pumpkin Center
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pumpkin Center, Bakersfield sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pumpkin Center, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $420,257, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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10 Acre parcel. Located in SW Bakersfield, near Taft Hwy with quick access too 99 Freeway. Zoned Agriculture-1. Located in an area of growth and new development.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,852
Median Age
33
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,669
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,050
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
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®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 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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