Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 52% · peaks at 66% in Aug
66% (Aug)
Summer peak
52%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Bakersfield, CA remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $26,146 in annual revenue at 54% occupancy and a $99 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Bakersfield address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Bakersfield's ADR rises 81% from Apr ($89) to May ($161), but occupancy rises 2.2× 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.
| $155 |
| $28,531 |
3 Bedroom | 109 | 48% | $235 | $41,567 |
4 Bedroom | 104 | 51% | $272 | $50,608 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 26 | 54% | $380 | $74,610 |
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 | 10% | $42,467 | 4 | $433K |
| 2 | Laurelglen | 9% | $36,186 | 5 | $392K |
| 3 | Oleander Sunset | 9% | $23,978 | 21 | $273K |
| 4 | Silver Creek | 8% | $32,365 | 8 | $383K |
| 5 | Stockdale Greens | 7% | $27,060 | 2 | $415K |
| 6 | Nottingham Estates | 6% | $27,455 | 3 | $449K |
| 7 | Ridgeview Estates | 6% | $20,484 | 3 | $363K |
| 8 | The Seasons | 5% | $21,442 | 5 | $393K |
| 9 | Madison Grove | 5% | $24,283 | 3 | $446K |
| 10 | East Bakersfield | 5% | $11,755 | 3 | $219K |
| 11 | Riviera Westchester | 5% | $19,599 | 16 | $382K |
| 12 | Quailwood | 5% | $19,545 | 3 | $384K |
| 13 | Westlakes | 5% | $23,408 | 4 | $464K |
| 14 | Baker Street | 5% | $15,147 | 5 | $305K |
| 15 | Emerald Estates | 5% | $19,741 | 9 | $420K |
| 16 | Hampton Woods | 5% | $23,800 | 5 | $520K |
| 17 | Campus Park | 5% | $18,215 | 7 | $403K |
| 18 | Stone Meadows | 4% | $18,373 | 4 | $408K |
| 19 | Fox Run | 4% | $20,754 | 3 | $501K |
| 20 | Spice Tract | 4% | $12,928 | 3 | $328K |
| 21 | Belsera | 4% | $17,346 | 5 | $448K |
| 22 | Crystal Ranch | 4% | $16,670 | 4 | $453K |
| 23 | Benton Park | 3% | $9,134 | 6 | $289K |
| 24 | Park Stockdale | 3% | $9,607 | 7 | $307K |
| 25 | Stockdale West | 3% | $13,582 | 10 | $462K |
| 26 | Stone Creek | 3% | $12,119 | 6 | $439K |
| 27 | Artisan | 3% | $12,793 | 3 | $476K |
| 28 | River Oaks | 3% | $13,407 | 6 | $505K |
| 29 | Haggin Oaks | 2% | $13,215 | 4 | $531K |
| 30 | Avalon | 2% | $11,794 | 3 | $500K |
| 31 | Terra Vista | 2% | $10,924 | 5 | $476K |
| 32 | Tevis Ranch | 2% | $9,114 | 3 | $413K |
| 33 | Southgate | 2% | $5,420 | 5 | $249K |
| 34 | Olde Stockdale | 2% | $14,082 | 4 | $656K |
| 35 | Rio Bravo | 2% | $8,835 | 6 | $415K |
| 36 | Northeast Bakersfield | 2% | $6,988 | 5 | $354K |
| 37 | The Oaks | 2% | $8,584 | 7 | $453K |
| 38 | Stonegate | 2% | $7,645 | 3 | $448K |
| 39 | South San Lauren Fruitvale | 1% | $5,204 | 6 | $450K |
| 40 | Seven Oaks | 1% | $7,109 | 4 | $651K |
Annual average is 54%, rising to 66% in August and dipping to 29% in February.
August, September, October 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 255 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).
287 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (33), 1 bedroom (255), 2 bedroom (75), 3 bedroom (109), 4 bedroom (104), 5 bedroom (26).