Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Rosamond, CA
$438,900Median list
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About Rosamond
Rosamond is an unincorporated census-designated place in the northern Antelope Valley on State Route 14, north of Lancaster. The 2020 census counted 20,961 residents. It is a high-desert commuter community oriented toward Lancaster/Palmdale and Edwards AFB rather than Bakersfield — though it sits within Kern County and the metro boundary. Growth has been driven by relatively affordable desert housing.
Home prices in Rosamond
The median list in Rosamond is $438,900.
Top places in Rosamond
- Willow Springs Raceway — historic motorsports track just west of town.
- Edwards AFB (to the southeast) — the region's major employer.
- Exotic Feline Breeding Compound (nearby) — wildlife facility.
- SR 14 corridor — commercial strip through town.
- Desert landscape — Joshua trees and wide-open high desert.
Commuting from Rosamond
- Rosamond to Bakersfield is roughly 60–70 miles via SR 14 and SR 58 over the Tehachapi Pass — typically about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. This is not a realistic daily Bakersfield commute; most residents work in the Antelope Valley or at Edwards AFB. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Rosamond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rosamond, CA?
The median list in Rosamond is $438,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Rosamond, CA?
Rosamond to Bakersfield is roughly 60–70 miles via SR 14 and SR 58 over the Tehachapi Pass — typically about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. This is not a realistic daily Bakersfield commute; most residents work in the Antelope Valley or at Edwards AFB. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.