Bakersfield, CA

Living in Bakersfield

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 11
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 72
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Schools 20
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Residents

378k Population +46k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black7%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$247k Median Home Value +$1.9k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$923 Median Monthly Rent +$152 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bakersfield

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Bakersfield

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%

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 Bakersfield

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bakersfield, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bakersfield, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Bakersfield, CA

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Westmont College
72 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bakersfield, CA

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Mercy Hospital
1 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Bakersfield, CA

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