Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

Living in Westchester

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 35
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 72
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Schools 14
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Residents

13k Population +7 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$952 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westchester

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Westchester

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

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 Westchester

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

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Westmont College
73 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

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Mercy Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

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Meadows Field
4 miles, N
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Bob Hope Airport
90 miles, SE