Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Greenacres, CA
$410,000Median list
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About Greenacres
Greenacres is an unincorporated census-designated place about 6.25 miles west of Bakersfield — effectively the city's western suburb. The 2020 census counted 5,496 residents. It sits between Bakersfield and Rosedale along the Rosedale Highway corridor, with a mix of older suburban homes, newer development, and semi-rural lots, and feeds into some of the metro's stronger school zones.
Home prices in Greenacres
The median list in Greenacres is $410,000.
Top places in Greenacres
- Rosedale Highway corridor — commercial spine into Bakersfield.
- Calloway Drive retail — nearby northwest Bakersfield shopping.
- Kern River bike path access to the east.
- Semi-rural western edge — larger lots and equestrian properties.
Commuting from Greenacres
- Greenacres to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 6–9 miles via Rosedale Highway — typically about 10–20 minutes. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Greenacres FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Greenacres, CA?
The median list in Greenacres is $410,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Greenacres, CA?
Greenacres to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 6–9 miles via Rosedale Highway — typically about 10–20 minutes. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.