Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 54% · peaks at 66% in Aug
66% (Aug)
Summer peak
54%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Bakersfield, CA remains a reliable Airbnb market. The whole-market median is $26,807 in annual revenue at 53% occupancy and a $119 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Score a specific Bakersfield address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Bakersfield's ADR rises 72% from Sep ($93) to May ($160), but occupancy rises 1.6× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| $154 |
| $29,125 |
3 Bedroom | 111 | 49% | $236 | $42,084 |
4 Bedroom | 105 | 54% | $271 | $53,077 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 26 | 52% | $384 | $73,438 |
Bakersfield is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverlakes | 9% | $40,467 | 5 | $433K |
| 2 | Laurelglen | 9% | $36,558 | 5 | $392K |
| 3 | Oleander Sunset | 9% | $24,848 | 24 | $273K |
| 4 | Silver Creek | 8% | $32,308 | 9 | $383K |
| 5 | Ridgeview Estates | 7% | $26,719 | 3 | $363K |
| 6 | Stockdale Greens | 7% | $30,089 | 2 | $415K |
| 7 | East Bakersfield | 6% | $13,898 | 3 | $219K |
| 8 | Nottingham Estates | 6% | $27,524 | 3 | $449K |
| 9 | The Seasons | 6% | $23,095 | 6 | $393K |
| 10 | Madison Grove | 6% | $25,880 | 4 | $446K |
| 11 | Riviera Westchester | 6% | $22,089 | 19 | $382K |
| 12 | Baker Street | 6% | $17,475 | 5 | $305K |
| 13 | Emerald Estates | 6% | $24,023 | 9 | $420K |
| 14 | Quailwood | 5% | $20,810 | 3 | $384K |
| 15 | Hampton Woods | 5% | $27,212 | 5 | $520K |
| 16 | Spice Tract | 5% | $17,023 | 3 | $328K |
| 17 | Stone Meadows | 5% | $20,800 | 4 | $408K |
| 18 | Campus Park | 5% | $20,338 | 7 | $403K |
| 19 | Westlakes | 5% | $22,759 | 5 | $464K |
| 20 | Fox Run | 5% | $23,723 | 3 | $501K |
| 21 | Belsera | 5% | $20,775 | 5 | $448K |
| 22 | Crystal Ranch | 5% | $20,962 | 4 | $453K |
| 23 | Benton Park | 4% | $11,306 | 6 | $289K |
| 24 | Park Stockdale | 4% | $11,943 | 7 | $307K |
| 25 | Stockdale West | 4% | $16,276 | 10 | $462K |
| 26 | Stone Creek | 3% | $14,232 | 6 | $439K |
| 27 | River Oaks | 3% | $15,891 | 6 | $505K |
| 28 | South San Lauren Fruitvale | 3% | $13,862 | 7 | $450K |
| 29 | Haggin Oaks | 3% | $16,348 | 4 | $531K |
| 30 | Northeast Bakersfield | 3% | $10,235 | 5 | $354K |
| 31 | Avalon | 3% | $13,885 | 3 | $500K |
| 32 | Artisan | 3% | $12,790 | 3 | $476K |
| 33 | Terra Vista | 3% | $12,682 | 5 | $476K |
| 34 | Rio Bravo | 3% | $10,973 | 7 | $415K |
| 35 | Southgate | 2% | $6,057 | 5 | $249K |
| 36 | Tevis Ranch | 2% | $10,034 | 3 | $413K |
| 37 | Olde Stockdale | 2% | $14,017 | 4 | $656K |
| 38 | The Oaks | 2% | $9,532 | 8 | $453K |
| 39 | Stonegate | 2% | $9,046 | 3 | $448K |
| 40 | Seven Oaks | 1% | $8,249 | 5 | $651K |
Annual average is 53%, rising to 66% in August and dipping to 29% in February.
August, September, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $99 and occupancy reaching 66% in August.
$397,094, down 0.33% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 262 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Bakersfield, CA (7.84% of bookings), Los Angeles, CA (7.58% of bookings), San Diego, CA (2.63% of bookings).
330 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (33), 1 bedroom (262), 2 bedroom (77), 3 bedroom (111), 4 bedroom (105), 5 bedroom (26).
