Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Oildale, CA
$299,999Median list
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About Oildale
Oildale is an unincorporated census-designated place immediately north of Bakersfield, across the Kern River — effectively Bakersfield's northern suburb, though it is not part of the city. It is one of the largest CDPs in the metro (2020 census figures seen range from ~35,500 to ~36,100 across sources). Oildale has an oil-patch heritage (its name comes from the surrounding oil fields) and offers some of the most affordable housing adjacent to Bakersfield proper.
Home prices in Oildale
The median list in Oildale is $299,999.
Top places in Oildale
- Kern River — river access and the Kern River Parkway at Oildale's southern edge.
- North Bakersfield commercial corridors — Roberts Lane and Norris Road retail.
- Beardsley School / historic Oildale — the older oil-town streetscape.
- Meadows Field Airport (just west) — Bakersfield's airport.
- North High School — community sports hub.
Commuting from Oildale
- Oildale borders Bakersfield directly — downtown Bakersfield is typically 10–20 minutes south via Chester Avenue, Manor Street, or SR 99. This is the shortest commute of any community in this set. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Oildale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oildale, CA?
The median list in Oildale is $299,999. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Oildale, CA?
Oildale borders Bakersfield directly — downtown Bakersfield is typically 10–20 minutes south via Chester Avenue, Manor Street, or SR 99. This is the shortest commute of any community in this set. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.