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Downtown Delano

Downtown Delano

Neighborhood in Delano, California

Kern County 93215

$284,289 Average Value
$291 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale
Residents of Downtown Delano enjoy shopping the stores along Main Street.
Residents of Downtown Delano enjoy shopping the stores along Main Street.

A growing neighborhood in Southwest California

Downtown Delano is a small neighborhood in the heart of Delano, the second-largest city in Kern County. It’s 32 miles away from Bakersfield, which takes first place. Downtown Delano’s population has grown by 4% since 2020, and the area is being developed to accommodate. “They’re building fast food chains like Chipotle, which wouldn’t be happening unless more people were moving here,” says Anish Mohan, a multifamily unit developer with OM Development and Construction, who has worked in Delano for nearly a decade. “Also, more homes are being built, and they’re more affordable than areas like Bakersfield.” The neighborhood is mainly filled with renters who can access walkable streets and public transportation. While it has a busy urban feel, residents are connected and host many community events, such as Delano Harvest Holidays. “The community of Delano is great,” Mohan says. “It’s a very helpful community.”

Meals at Jenny’s Café

Jenny’s Café is a popular Mexican restaurant with a colorful interior that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The nearby Mariscos Las Islitas serves seafood. There are also many fast-food spots here, including McDonald’s and Jollibee, a popular Filipino chain known for its fried chicken. People can get groceries from Vallarta Supermarket on Main Street or La Barata Market, a local Mexican grocer.

Downtown Delano residents enjoy the convenience of shopping at their local Smart & Final Extra.
Downtown Delano residents enjoy the convenience of shopping at their local Smart & Final Extra.
Residents of Downtown Delano can get their prescriptions filled at their local Walgreens.
Residents of Downtown Delano can get their prescriptions filled at their local Walgreens.
The chef at Old Hacienda Restaurant in Downtown Delano mixes together the fajitas.
The chef at Old Hacienda Restaurant in Downtown Delano mixes together the fajitas.
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Making memories at Memorial Park

The community participates in a Cinco De Mayo festival in Memorial Park, which features music, dancing and food highlighting Mexican culture. In October, people congregate in Memorial Park for Philippine Weekend, a three-day event that includes dance competitions, sports tournaments and lots of Filipino food. Delano Harvest Holidays is an annual fall event that also happens in the same park, with a car show, parade and live music.

Agriculture is a huge part of what makes Downtown Delano special.
Agriculture is a huge part of what makes Downtown Delano special.
Downtown Delano has murals that add character and show the rich history of the area.
Downtown Delano has murals that add character and show the rich history of the area.
Two Downtown Delano brothers enjoy swinging at Memorial Park.
Two Downtown Delano brothers enjoy swinging at Memorial Park.
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Multifamily homes are common

Most of Downtown Delano’s residents are renters. While many of the homes here look like small bungalows from the front, they are often multifamily homes with additions or detached structures built in the back. Homes are set close together, separated by fencing, and most have carports for parking. Homes rarely come on the market here, though prices range from $235,000 to $450,000 depending upon size and state of repair.

Downtown Delano homes were built in the early to mid 20th century.
Downtown Delano homes were built in the early to mid 20th century.
Looking South from the mid 20th century homes of Downtown Delano towards the farmland beyond.
Looking South from the mid 20th century homes of Downtown Delano towards the farmland beyond.
Some early to mid 20th century homes in Downtown Delano have unique features like carports.
Some early to mid 20th century homes in Downtown Delano have unique features like carports.
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Studying at Almond Tree Middle School

Children can attend Fremont Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche, before moving on to Almond Tree Middle School. It receives a B-minus and has a School Plan for Student Achievement, or SPCSA. In Delano, there’s a separate school district for high schools—the Delano Joint Union High School District—which receives an A from Niche. Kids can attend Robert F. Kennedy High School, graded B-plus. The school has many athletic programs, including girls' golf. Bakersfield College – Delano Campus is 2 miles away. There are no private schools in the neighborhood, but nearby churches include Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and VIDA CHURCH, which offer Sunday sermons in Spanish and English.

Almond Tree Middle School helps prepare Delano students of high school.
Almond Tree Middle School helps prepare Delano students of high school.
An American flag waves outside the entrance to Fremont Elementary School in Delano.
An American flag waves outside the entrance to Fremont Elementary School in Delano.
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Residents of Delano find new activities at the Jefferson Park Community Center.
Residents of Delano find new activities at the Jefferson Park Community Center.

Memorial Park for golf, Cezar Chavez Park for a splashpad

Delano Public Golf Course has a 9-hole layout in Memorial Park, which also has a playground and athletic fields. Delano Aquatic Center and Cezar Chavez Spray Park are the neighborhood's go-to summer destinations. Next door to the park is Ellington Community Center, where kids play sports and people can gather for picnics.

California State Route 99 and rapid transit stops

California State Route 99 which runs through the neighborhood. The Delano Area Rapid Transit also has bus stops scattered throughout, helping commuters reach work in the area and Bakersfield. “Many people who live downtown are tenants in the agriculture industry,” says Vincent Lara, a Realtor with San Joaquin Realty, who was born and raised in Delano. “They work in vineyards or are orange, pistachio and almond growers.” The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 82 miles away. Downtown Delano has a CAP index crime score of 8, compared to the national average score of 4. Adventist Health Delano is about a mile away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Meadows Field

38 min drive

Bus

Glenwood St & Cecil Ave

Bus

Freemont & Carls Jr

Bus

Jefferson & 6th & Jefferson Park

Bus

9th Ave. & Jefferson St.

Bus

13th & Jefferson

Bus

Delano Transit Center

Bus

High & Cecil & Smart & Final

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown Delano US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 9 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$225,000
Median Single Family Price
$270,000
Median Townhouse Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Months of Supply
4.50
Median List Price
$279,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
224
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,153
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,530
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,585
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$35,433
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,853

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
51.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
7''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

89 / 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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