Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 58
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 6
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Colleges 72
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Schools 13
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Residents

8k Population +650 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
49% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
61% Above Poverty -16% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value -$29k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$691 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
19% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity38%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 2 0
Feb 51 2 0
Mar 56 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 69 0 0
Jun 77 0 0
Jul 82 0 0
Aug 81 0 0
Sep 75 0 0
Oct 66 1 0
Nov 54 1 0
Dec 46 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

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Westmont College
74 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

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Mercy Hospital
1 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

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Meadows Field
5 miles, NW
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Bob Hope Airport
89 miles, SE