Why Live in McFarland
McFarland is a farming community in California's Central Valley, surrounded by vineyards and farms. Known for its Latino population, which makes up over 90% of the city's 14,000 residents, McFarland gained recognition through the 2015 film "McFarland, USA," highlighting the local high school's cross-country team's success. The neighborhood features Spanish Revival, Craftsman, and ranch-style homes, with many properties built between 1980 and 2010. McFarland Park offers a baseball field, picnic tables, and playgrounds, while the McFarland Community Center includes an indoor gym and outdoor pool. Residents can enjoy soccer at Browning Road Park or basketball at Ritchey Park. Lake Woollomes, located about 8 miles northeast, provides a sandy beach for fishing and kayaking. Dining options include several pizza parlors and Fay Yin, a Chinese restaurant, with Latino grocery stores and a Dollar General Market on Perkins Avenue. The Famoso Dragstrip hosts popular racing events like the March Meet and Hot Rod Reunion. McFarland is accessible via California Route 99 and Kern Transit, with nearby towns such as Delano 7 miles north and Bakersfield 26 miles south. Despite declining violent crime, McFarland faces air quality issues due to regional petroleum and agriculture production.
Home Trends in McFarland, CA
On average, homes in McFarland, CA sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in McFarland, CA over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$355,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$307
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%