With a name like Weedpatch, it’s easy to imagine a field of weeds—and that wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. South of Lamont, this agricultural and industrial town has a number of farms, growing crops from grapes and almonds to carrots and root vegetables. John Steinbeck stayed in Weedpatch while working on Grapes of Wrath, and the area served as inspiration for his 1936 novel. While this town may seem sparse in residential and commercial real estate, the rising costs of living along the L.A. Basin are moving people farther away toward the areas around Weedpatch. “If I won the lottery, I’d invest in this area because it’s going to grow," says Lorena Cervantes, District Manager for the Bear Mountain Recreation and Parks District.
Bungalows, apartments and mobile homes
The housing inventory is considerably low in Weedpatch, and there are more renters than buyers. “The houses are older, and owners don’t want to invest in them due in part to the number of seasonal workers who temporarily move to the area with their families to work on the surrounding farms,” Cervantes says. However, there are 1,000- to 1,700-square-foot ranch homes and bungalows available, some with driveways and quarter-acre yards, in the $175,000 to around $300,000 price range. The Weedpatch Country Apartments are fully populated, where 1-to-4-bedroom apartments range from 630 to 1,150 square feet. Also in town is the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park.
Homes in Weedpatch are gated and have quaint front lawns.
Weedpatch has 2 to 3 bedroom bungalows located throughout the city.
Weedpatch country apartments are available, for renters wanting to move to the area.
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Weedpatch fields and its neighborhoods are divided by it's main highway 184.
Kern Transit bus stops on Main Street
Weedpatch Highway runs north and south through Weedpatch, turning into Main Street as it passes the town center. There are several Kern Transit bus stops peppered along Main Street, and the Bakersfield Amtrak station is 15 miles north of the area. While the history of Weedpatch may be bleak, as Cervantes says, “If you’re willing to participate in the community and have a positive attitude, this can be a great place to call home.”
B-graded Arvin High School
The Vineland Elementary School District and the Kern High School District serve students living in Weedpatch. Learners can start at Vineland Elementary School, which receives a D-minus Niche grade, before moving on to Sunset Middle School, which receives a D-plus. High schoolers can attend Arvin High School, which receives a B Niche grade and is ranked the No. 3 Niche Standout High School in the Bakersfield Area. “The teachers in this community are great and willing to help,” Cervantes says.
Children Kindergarten to 5th grade will attend Vineland Elementary.
Children grades 6th to 8th will attend Sunset Middle School.
Children throughout most cities in the area will be attending Arvin High School.
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Local grocers and dining staples
Weedpatch is home to Cal-Organic Farms, the largest organic vegetable producer and distributor in the United States. Locals pick up groceries and household essentials at Amigos Supermarket or Garcia’s Market, located just north in Lamont. And when they’re ready for a bite to eat, residents can indulge in a burger and fries in a 1950s diner setting at Root Beer King or seafood-inspired Mexican cuisine at Mariscos Las Islitas.
Visit Garcia's Market for your local market needs.
If you are looking for a local favorite burger spot, stop by Root Beer King.
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Community events at Bear Mountain Recreation
At both Lamont Park and Bear Mountain Recreation Center, there are playgrounds, community pools, athletic fields and basketball courts. “The Junior Giants Foundation, the flagship of the Giants Community Fund, sponsors and donates equipment to the youth baseball league, for athletes aged 5 to 14. And right after baseball ends, we have a youth soccer league,” says Cervantes. “The park also hosts seasonal community events, like a Christmas Parade and a 4,000-egg Easter Egg Hunt.”
Weedpatch Camp
One of the final filming locations for the 1940s movie, Grapes of Wrath, was filmed at Weedpatch Camp. This camp was built by the Farm Security Administration in 1936 to house seasonal workers who fled the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. The site is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Parks in this Area
Di Giorgio County Park
Smothermon Park
Greenfield Baseball Park
Weedpatch Park
Lamont Park
Bear Mountain Recreation
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
35 min drive
Bus
Weedpatch Hwy. & Sunset Blvd. (Nb)
Bus
Buena Vista Blvd. & Main St. (End Of Route)
Bus
Buena Vista Blvd. & Main St. (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Weedpatch
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Weedpatch, Lamont sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Weedpatch, Lamont over the last 12 months is $180,000, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,562
Median Age
32
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
32.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,551
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$24,317
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
31.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
48.1%
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®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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