Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Mojave, CA
$260,000Median list
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About Mojave
Mojave is an unincorporated census-designated place about 50 miles east of Bakersfield on State Route 58. The 2020 census counted 4,699 residents. It is a high-desert railroad and aerospace town — home to the Mojave Air and Space Port, a famous aircraft boneyard and flight-test center — surrounded by wind turbines. Like Rosamond, its economic ties point toward the Antelope Valley and Edwards AFB, not Bakersfield.
Home prices in Mojave
The median list in Mojave is $260,000.
Top places in Mojave
- Mojave Air and Space Port — flight-test center and famous aircraft boneyard (viewable from public areas; tours limited).
- Tehachapi Pass wind farms — thousands of wind turbines on the surrounding ridges.
- Historic downtown Mojave — railroad-era commercial strip on Sierra Highway.
- Tehachapi — 15 minutes west for mountain-town services and dining.
Commuting from Mojave
- Mojave to Bakersfield is roughly 50 miles via SR 58 over the Tehachapi Pass — typically about 50–65 minutes. It is a long commute; most residents work at the Space Port, in aerospace, or in the surrounding desert communities. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Mojave FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mojave, CA?
The median list in Mojave is $260,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Mojave, CA?
Mojave to Bakersfield is roughly 50 miles via SR 58 over the Tehachapi Pass — typically about 50–65 minutes. It is a long commute; most residents work at the Space Port, in aerospace, or in the surrounding desert communities. (Drive time not independently timed.)
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.