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Kern

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$138K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$128K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2020202220252026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2020202220252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2020202220252026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2020202220252026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2020202220252026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2017201920202022202320242026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.464
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$128K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,240 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1977
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.72%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.52%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.1%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,276
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,208 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Kern compares

By median home value, Kern is the 23rd most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Bell County, and its typical home is worth more than 6% of all homes in Bell County.

Home values in Kern

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$60K$225K
neighborhoods in Bell County ranked by median home value
#Bell CountyMedian valueHomes
1Hidden Springs$846K230
2Walnut Creek Estates$697K203
3Creek Place$512K182
4Wildflower$486K201
5Mill Creek$477K860
6Valley Ranch$430K160
7Triple 7 River Estates$413K203
8Tanglewood$397K327
9White Rock Estates$332K1,672
10Chaparral Estates$325K169
11Skipcha Mountain$312K2,188
12North Chance$304K162
13Lakeaire$285K405
14Morgans Point$267K1,968
15Western Hills$236K764
16Canyon Creek$226K974
17Sherwood Shores VII$193K471
18Southpark$152K333
19Bellview$147K242
20Talcoe$136K296
21Freeman Heights$134K276
22Temple Heights$133K312
23Kern$128K464
24Crestview$110K491

25 neighborhoods in Bell County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Kern market

What is the median home price in Kern, TX?

The median sale price in Kern, TX is $137,507 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Kern, TX each year?

7 homes sold in Kern, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Kern, TX?

Kern, TX contains 464 residential properties, with a median of 1,240 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1977. The median TopHap Estimate is $128K.

How does Kern, TX compare to the rest of Bell County?

By median home value, Kern, TX is the 23rd most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Bell County. Its typical home is worth more than 6% of all homes in Bell County. Temple Heights ranks just above it and Crestview just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Kern, TX?

52% of homes in Kern, TX are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Kern, TX hold?

72% of mortgaged homes in Kern, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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