Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Rosedale, CA
$655,000Median list
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About Rosedale
Rosedale is an unincorporated census-designated place directly west of Bakersfield — a former country town that has become one of the metro's suburban areas. The 2020 census counted 18,639 residents. It is characterized by larger lots, newer subdivisions and it effectively functions as northwest Bakersfield's suburb.

Home prices in Rosedale
The median list in Rosedale is $655,000.
Top places in Rosedale
- Rosedale Highway corridor — the main commercial spine connecting to Bakersfield.
- Newer master-planned subdivisions — the suburban housing stock that defines the area.
- Kern River / bike path access to the east.
- Nearby northwest Bakersfield retail (Calloway Drive, Rosedale Highway shopping centers).
Commuting from Rosedale
- Rosedale to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 8–12 miles via Rosedale Highway — typically about 15–25 minutes. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Rosedale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rosedale, CA?
The median list in Rosedale is $655,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Rosedale, CA?
Rosedale to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 8–12 miles via Rosedale Highway — typically about 15–25 minutes. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.