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East Delano

East Delano

Neighborhood in Delano, California

Kern County 93215

$350,166 Average Value
$237 Average Price per Sq Ft
21 Homes For Sale

East Delano: a small southwest California suburb

East Delano is a close-knit, rural southwest California suburb 32 miles from Bakersfield. “I still see people I went to high school with,” says Vincent Lara, a Realtor with San Joaquin Realty who has been selling homes for almost two decades. His father was a broker in town and his brother Anthony is a Realtor, too. “People stay in Delano to raise kids. Many have been here for 50 years or longer.” Delano is known for its agriculture industry, specifically grape growing; in the late 1800s, the area exploded as a farming and railroad town. But the area also has a rebellious history, known for the Delano Grape Strike of 1965, led by the Filipino Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee. Today, the area still has a prominent Filipino population and an annual celebration highlighting the culture. Single-family homes and highways now occupy the land where grape farms once stood. “It’s a small area; You can get through all of Delano in maybe ten minutes,” says Anish Mohan, a multi-family unit developer with OM Development and Construction, who has worked in Delano for nearly a decade.

Most of the homes of East Delano were built in the mid to late 20th century.
Most of the homes of East Delano were built in the mid to late 20th century.
Brightly colored flowers bloom on this vining plant along an East Delano sidewalk.
Brightly colored flowers bloom on this vining plant along an East Delano sidewalk.
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Spanish Revival homes north of Bakersfield

In East Delano, some one-story homes sit close together and behind sidewalks. Properties are separated by wooden or chain-linked fences and people keep their vehicles in one-car garages or on paved driveways. Two-story contemporary homes have stucco or brick exteriors and Spanish-style roofs; lawns have well-manicured grass and palm trees. Home prices in East Delano range from $200,000 for a fixer-upper to $820,000 for well-kept late 20th- or early 21st-century homes spanning more than 3,000-square-feet. Prices fluctuate based on home size and upkeep.

A white decorative iron fence adds character to this Spanish style corner home in East Delano.
A white decorative iron fence adds character to this Spanish style corner home in East Delano.
Some Spanish style inspired homes in East Delano offer covered front porches.
Some Spanish style inspired homes in East Delano offer covered front porches.
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Commuting on California State Route 99

Cecil Avenue takes residents east and west, and California State Route 99 runs north and south in the middle of Delano, linking people to Bakersfield and Fresno. Commuters use Delano Area Rapid Transit’s bus service to reach downtown Delano and popular destinations like the Aviator Casino and the local golf course. For long-distance travel, Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield is 28 miles away, and Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 82 miles away. The area’s local 24-hour medical center is Adventist Health Delano.

Sunday breakfast at Generals Café and Grill

Nearby grape farms outside of Delano include Jakov P. Dulcich & Sons and Kovacevich 5 Farms; both sell fresh fruit. Vallarta Supermarket is the main grocery store on Cecil Avenue; the road is also lined with several restaurants like Janitzio Restaurant, a Mexican spot and New China Restaurant, which has booth seating and takeout. Generals Café & Grill is a local favorite near the freeway serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The General Cafe & Grill in East Delano offers booth and counter seating.
The General Cafe & Grill in East Delano offers booth and counter seating.
Taqueria Janitzio is a great place in East Delano to get authentic Mexican cuisine.
Taqueria Janitzio is a great place in East Delano to get authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Tee up at Delano Golf Course

The Delano Golf Course is a public, 9-hole layout located at Memorial Park, which also has baseball fields, a playground and picnic tables. Morningside Park is a small green space within walking distance of homes on streets like Morningside Way and Maganda Avenue. Kids can play on the playground, play soccer or practice yoga in the fields or eat lunch at the picnic tables. Nearby Veneto Park has a paved trail for walking and biking, plus a small basketball court.

East Delano residents enjoy shooting a round of golf with friends at the golf course.
East Delano residents enjoy shooting a round of golf with friends at the golf course.
An East Delano father races his daughter downt the slide at Morningstar Park.
An East Delano father races his daughter downt the slide at Morningstar Park.
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Well-regarded schools in East Delano

Children can attend Harvest Elementary, before they transition to La Vina Middle School, which was recently recognized by the Innovative and Impactful Schools recognition program for helping students succeed. Both schools earn a B-minus from Niche. Cesar E. Chavez High School earns an A-minus; Niche rates the school the No. 2 standout public high school in the Bakersfield area. Sequoia Christian Academy is a private Christian school that teaches kindergarten through tenth grade. The Delano Campus of Bakersfield College is 3 miles away; it started with about 400 students in the 1970s and now teaches nearly 4,500. “With Bakersfield College right here, students don’t even have to leave home to get their degree,” Lara says. “It’s a win for our close-knit community.” Nearby churches include HD Church and Immanuel Baptist Church.

A large marquee at the entrance to Morningside Elementary School in East Delano greets students.
A large marquee at the entrance to Morningside Elementary School in East Delano greets students.
A marquee greets students to the entrance to La Vina Middle School in Delano.
A marquee greets students to the entrance to La Vina Middle School in Delano.
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Annual celebrations in Memorial Park

Delano has many annual community events throughout the year, including a Cinco De Mayo festival in Memorial Park. The four-day event highlights cultural dishes and dances. Philippine Weekend celebrates the local Filipino population, featuring food vendors, basketball and golf tournaments, and singing and dance competitions. It happens in Downtown Delano on Main Street in October. Delano Harvest Holidays is annual fall event that’s been going on for almost eight decades in Memorial Park. It includes art vendors, a car show, live music and a parade.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Meadows Field

44 min drive

Bus

Kalibo & 20th

Bus

Randolph & 20th

Bus

Randolph & 6th

Bus

Girard & County Line & Social Security

Bus

Browning & Cecil & La Vina Middle School

Bus

Cecil & Randolph & Rite Aid

Bus

22nd & Jasmine & Jasmine Heights Apartments

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Delano US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$335,000
Median Single Family Price
$352,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$247,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Last 12 months Home Sales
87
Months of Supply
2.90
Median List Price
$359,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,436
Median Year Built
1989
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,517
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,482
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,099
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
23,263
Median Age
32
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,404
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,100

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
66.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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