Kernville, CA 93238 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kernville, CA—93238

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$329,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$49,700

N/A

Days on Market

171

88.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$950

54.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,350

46.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Kernville, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Kernville, CA is $329,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Kernville, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$329,000	0.3%
Single Family	$329,000	-0.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kernville, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kernville, CA is $1,150, with a year-over-year rent change of -54.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kernville, CA is studios: $950, 2-bedrooms: $1,350. The most common rental property sizes in Kernville, CA are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 55.6% and 44.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$950	$1,150
Studio Rent	$950	$950
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,350
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

44.4%

1 Bedroom

55.6%

Property Listings — Kernville, CA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kernville, CA is 120. This is a increase of 59.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$428,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	17	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	-5.0%
Days on Market	171	88.0%

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Demographics — Kernville, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kernville, CA has a population of 726, which has decreased by -28.5% over the past 5 years. Kernville, CA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 1.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 54.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	726	-28.5%
% Under 18	1.7%	-90.7%
% Seniors	56.1%	84.5%
% WFH	16.5%	57.1%
% w/ College Degree	54.5%	15.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kernville, CA is a predominantly white area, with 74.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kernville, CA is hispanic, making up 7.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Kernville, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 27.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	74.0%	-14.4%
% Black	2.5%	∞%
% Hispanic	7.0%	-39.7%
% Asian	2.6%	30.0%
% Foreign Born	2.6%	-27.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kernville, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 26 mortgage originations in Kernville, CA, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Kernville, CA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	26
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	27.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kernville, CA

Kernville, CA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2
Total Units Section 8	2
% Rentals under Section 8	22.2%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$900
2 Bedroom	-$180	$1,350	$1,170
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,630
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,930

Kernville, CA—93238

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kernville, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kernville, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kernville, CA

Demographics — Kernville, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kernville, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kernville, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kernville, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kernville, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.3
Median Home Price	$329,000
Median Household Income	$49,700

Kernville, CA—93238

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kernville, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kernville, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kernville, CA

Demographics — Kernville, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kernville, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kernville, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kernville, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kernville, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Wofford Heights, CA

Pine Flat, CA

McClenney Tract, CA

Lake Isabella, CA

Bodfish, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

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