Abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, twenty-minute average commute times plus the most affordable housing in California provide your employees with an affordable and attractive place to call home and your company with a stable workforce. Recreational opportunities in Kern County range from the symphony and art museums to white water rafting, NASCAR racing and professional hockey.  And, since the metropolitan Bakersfield area leads California in affordable homes, the low cost of living and quality of life in Kern County will create satisfied employees.