Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Arvin, CA
$337,500Median list
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About Arvin
Arvin is an incorporated city about 15 miles southeast of Bakersfield. The 2020 census counted roughly 20,000 residents. It is a predominantly agricultural city — carrots, grapes and citrus — with deep Dust Bowl-era history (the "Weedpatch Camp" of Grapes of Wrath fame is just outside town). Arvin is one of the closest and most affordable incorporated cities to Bakersfield proper.
Home prices in Arvin
The median list in Arvin is $337,500.
Top places in Arvin
- Weedpatch Camp / Sunset Camp (just outside Arvin) — the historic migrant labor camp depicted in *The Grapes of Wrath*.
- Arvin's historic downtown — Bear Mountain Boulevard commercial strip.
- Surrounding carrot and citrus fields — the working-ag landscape.
- Arvin High School — community sports and events hub.
Commuting from Arvin
- Arvin to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 15 miles via SR 58/Comanche Drive and local arterials — typically about 20 minutes. It is among the shortest commutes of any incorporated city in the metro. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Arvin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Arvin, CA?
The median list in Arvin is $337,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Arvin, CA?
Arvin to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 15 miles via SR 58/Comanche Drive and local arterials — typically about 20 minutes. It is among the shortest commutes of any incorporated city in the metro. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.