Oildale, CA Condos for Sale

With a population of 35,000, Oildale is a city between Downtown Bakersfield and the Kern River Oil Field, which once produced as much petroleum as all of Texas. Merle Haggard grew up working in the oil fields here before finding a career as a renowned country singer. With plenty of agriculture and logistics companies, such as Amazon, Oildale captures the spirit of Bakersfield with energy, e-commerce and music. "The future is bright for Oildale," says William Gordon, an area local and Realtor at Watson Realty. "It's not Bakersfield proper, but it's part of what makes it Bakersfield, and everyone considers it that way." Oildale’s housing stock features Spanish Revivals, Craftsman and ranch-style homes with low-pitched tile roofs and stucco exteriors. Meadow View is a neighborhood with 21st-century Spanish Revivals and convenient access to the oil fields and logistics centers. Parkview Estates is home to popular dining options and North Meadows Park. The median single-family price in Oildale is roughly $280,000, about $125,000 less than the nationwide median. With about 3,000 students, the Standard Elementary School District earns a C-minus grade from Niche. The Kern High School