2026 Top Cities by Overall Score in Kern County
2026 Top Cities by Overall Score in:
Houseberry’s list of the best neighborhoods overall in Kern, where we've considered data on schools, safety
Bakersfield ranks first of 1 ranked city in Kern County on overall score, at 2.4 out of 5.
School : 2.5/5
Safety : 0.2/5
Amenities : 1.2/5
Price : -
Appreciation : -
Value: $0
School : 2.5/5
Safety : 0.2/5
Amenities : 1.2/5
Price : -
Appreciation : -
Value: $0
Scores updated October 2026
Kern County cities: your questions, answered
What are the best cities to live in Kern County?
By Houseberry's overall score, the top-ranked cities in Kern County are Bakersfield (2.4 out of 5), out of 1 ranked.
How many cities in Kern County score 4 out of 5 or higher overall?
Of the 1 city in Kern County with an overall score, none scores 4 out of 5 or higher overall.
Which city in Kern County has the highest school score?
Bakersfield has the highest school score of the ranked cities in Kern County, at 2.5 out of 5.
Which city in Kern County has the highest safety score?
Bakersfield has the highest safety score of the ranked cities in Kern County, at 0.2 out of 5.