Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Lamont, CA
$312,495Median list
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About Lamont
Lamont is an unincorporated census-designated place about nine miles south-southeast of downtown Bakersfield. The 2020 census counted 14,049 residents. It is a predominantly agricultural community — grapes, citrus and row crops — closely tied to neighboring Arvin. Lamont offers affordable housing minutes from southeast Bakersfield.
Home prices in Lamont
The median list in Lamont is $312,495.
Top places in Lamont
- Lamont Park — the community's central park and gathering place.
- Kern County Library — Lamont Branch.
- Surrounding vineyards and citrus groves.
- Weedpatch Highway commercial strip.
- Nearby Arvin — shared schools and services.
Commuting from Lamont
- Lamont to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 9 miles via Weedpatch Highway or SR 58 — typically about 15–20 minutes. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Lamont FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lamont, CA?
The median list in Lamont is $312,495. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Lamont, CA?
Lamont to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 9 miles via Weedpatch Highway or SR 58 — typically about 15–20 minutes. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.