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Oildale, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Oildale, CA (Kern County) — Census median home value $225,000, county listing prices up about 2.0% over the past year. Market data for Oildale houses and the broader area.
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Oildale, CA is in Kern County, California — this guide covers houses in Oildale and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 34,971, with a median household income of $49,622. Census data puts the median value of houses in Oildale at $225,000.
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Market overview
Oildale housing market
Oildale is in Kern County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Oildale and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$225,000
Population (Census ACS)
34,971
Median household income
$49,622
County price trend (2025)
2% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Oildale market snapshot
Population
34,971
County
Kern County
Median Household Income
$49,622
Median Home Value (city)
$225,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,220/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oildale's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $225,000.
County Price Trend
Kern County's FHFA house price index shows a 2% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Oildale has an estimated population of 34,971 and a median household income of $49,622, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Oildale's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Richgrove (~25.7 mi), Jovista (~26.7 mi), Rodriguez Camp (~26.9 mi), Ducor (~32.0 mi), Posey (~32.5 mi), Idlewild (~33.2 mi), Poso Park (~34.4 mi), Panorama Heights (~34.6 mi), McClenney Tract (~34.6 mi), Earlimart (~34.7 mi), Sugarloaf Village (~35.3 mi), Allensworth (~35.4 mi), Sugarloaf Saw Mill (~36.4 mi), Terra Bella (~36.7 mi), Teviston (~37.2 mi), Pine Flat (~37.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Oildale data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
34,971
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$225,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,622
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,220
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2%
Census place type
CDP
County
Kern County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.91 sq mi
Census GEOID
0653448
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Oildale
Schools
Sierra Sands Unified — 11 schools, 5,088 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Kern addresses may be served by Sierra Sands Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Oildale FAQ
What are houses worth in Oildale, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Oildale at $225,000.
How much do houses cost in Oildale, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Oildale, Census ACS data shows a median value of $225,000. Active listing prices in Kern County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Oildale, CA?
Oildale houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kern County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Oildale, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oildale's population at approximately 34,971.
What's the median rent in Oildale, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Oildale at approximately $1,220 per month.
What is the median household income in Oildale, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Oildale at approximately $49,622.
Is the Oildale housing market growing?
Kern County's FHFA house price index shows a 2% annual change in 2025.
Is Oildale, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Oildale's median home value at about 4.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Oildale, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sierra Sands Unified for many Oildale addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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