Moving to Bakersfield, CA
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Oil and ag country in the south Valley, with big lots and California sun at a fraction of coastal prices.
- Population: 403,455
- Median 2BR rent: $1,500/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $850-$2,700
- Popular neighborhoods: Seven Oaks, Stockdale, Riverlakes, Oleander, Westchester
August heat regularly hits 105 and asphalt softens enough to mark furniture dollies. Schedule arrivals before 9am or after 7pm in summer.
Climate: Hot dry summers, cool foggy winters.
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