Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Wasco, CA
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About Wasco
Wasco is an incorporated city about 25–30 miles northwest of Bakersfield on State Route 99. The 2020 census counted 27,047 residents. It is an agricultural city known for roses and row crops, with a growing role as an affordable bedroom community for Bakersfield and the northern Kern County ag corridor. The Wasco Amtrak station gives it a direct rail link to Bakersfield.
Home prices in Wasco
The median list in Wasco is $365,000.
Top places in Wasco
- Wasco Amtrak station — rail link on the San Joaquins line.
- Historic downtown Wasco — 7th Street commercial district.
- Wasco High School — community hub for sports and events.
- Surrounding rose fields and farmland — the agricultural landscape the city is known for.
- Barker Park — city park and recreation.
Commuting from Wasco
- Wasco to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 25–30 miles via SR 99 — typically about 30–35 minutes. Wasco also has an Amtrak San Joaquins station with service to Bakersfield. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Wasco FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wasco, CA?
The median list in Wasco is $365,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Wasco, CA?
Wasco to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 25–30 miles via SR 99 — typically about 30–35 minutes. Wasco also has an Amtrak San Joaquins station with service to Bakersfield. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.