Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Tehachapi, CA
$468,500Median list
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About Tehachapi
Tehachapi is an incorporated mountain city at about 3,970 feet elevation, roughly 35 miles east-southeast of Bakersfield via State Route 58. The 2020 census counted about 14,000 residents. It is known for the famous Tehachapi Loop railroad engineering landmark, the Pacific Crest Trail, a large wind-resource area on the surrounding ridges, and a genuine four-seasons mountain climate that sets it apart from the valley floor. It blends commuters and second-home owners.
Home prices in Tehachapi
The median list in Tehachapi is $468,500.
Top places in Tehachapi
- Tehachapi Loop — the world-famous railroad spiral where trains loop over themselves; overlook off Woodford-Tehachapi Road.
- Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum — downtown railroad history.
- Pacific Crest Trail — trail access near the city.
- Wind turbines — the Tehachapi Pass wind farms on the surrounding ridgelines.
- Historic downtown Tehachapi — Green Street shops, restaurants, and the apple-shed/farm-stand culture of the area.
Commuting from Tehachapi
- Tehachapi to Bakersfield is roughly 35 miles via SR 58 — typically about 35–45 minutes, weather permitting (winter snow/ice can slow the pass). It is a feasible but elevation-climbing commute. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Tehachapi FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tehachapi, CA?
The median list in Tehachapi is $468,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Tehachapi, CA?
Tehachapi to Bakersfield is roughly 35 miles via SR 58 — typically about 35–45 minutes, weather permitting (winter snow/ice can slow the pass). It is a feasible but elevation-climbing commute. (Drive time not independently timed.)
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.