Benton Park, Bakersfield Metro Area Metro Area, CA

Living in Benton Park

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 20
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 73
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Schools 1
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Residents

27k Population +265 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value -$31k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$721 Median Monthly Rent +$15 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195931%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas61%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Park

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Benton Park

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 2 0
Feb 50 2 0
Mar 54 2 1
Apr 59 1 0
May 67 0 0
Jun 75 0 0
Jul 81 0 0
Aug 79 0 0
Sep 74 0 0
Oct 64 1 0
Nov 53 1 0
Dec 45 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Park

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Park, Bakersfield Metro Area Metro Area, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Park, Bakersfield Metro Area Metro Area, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Park, Bakersfield Metro Area Metro Area, CA

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Westmont College
71 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Park, Bakersfield Metro Area Metro Area, CA

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Mercy Hospital
2 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Benton Park, Bakersfield Metro Area Metro Area, CA

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Meadows Field
6 miles, N
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Bob Hope Airport
88 miles, SE