Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Golden Hills, CA
$460,000Median list
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About Golden Hills
Golden Hills is an unincorporated census-designated place adjacent to Tehachapi in the Tehachapi Mountains — effectively Tehachapi's residential suburb. The 2020 census counted 9,578 residents. It shares Tehachapi's mountain climate, wind-turbine ridgelines, and access to the same services and schools, while offering suburban-style housing at elevation.
Home prices in Golden Hills
The median list in Golden Hills is $460,000.
Top places in Golden Hills
- Tehachapi (adjacent) — downtown Green Street, Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum, services and dining.
- Tehachapi Loop — the famous railroad spiral, a short drive away.
- Wind turbines — the Tehachapi Pass wind farms visible from the community.
- Pacific Crest Trail — nearby mountain access.
- Mountain residential neighborhoods — suburban streets at ~4,000 feet.
Commuting from Golden Hills
- Golden Hills to Bakersfield is roughly 35–40 miles via SR 58 — typically about 35–50 minutes, weather permitting (winter snow/ice can slow the pass). (Drive time not independently timed.)
Golden Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Golden Hills, CA?
The median list in Golden Hills is $460,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Golden Hills, CA?
Golden Hills to Bakersfield is roughly 35–40 miles via SR 58 — typically about 35–50 minutes, weather permitting (winter snow/ice can slow the pass). (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.