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Bakersfield, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
408,366 Population 2,718/sq mi density
$77,397 Median Income $32,956 per capita
$347,300 Home Value $391,443 Zillow
$1,371 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 340 sunny days/yr
455 Violent Crime/100K 4,142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,397 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$347,300 home value, $1,371/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
455
per 100,000 residents
20% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
4,142
per 100,000 residents
111% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
8.8 avg 6.3
Rape
29.9 avg 40.0
Robbery
180.6 avg 73.9
Assault
235.8 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
1,001.9 avg 271.0
Theft
2,390.5 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
749.6 avg 282.7
Arson
121.1

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime455.1
Murder8.8
Rape29.9
Robbery180.6
Aggravated Assault235.8

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime4,141.9
Burglary1,001.9
Theft/Larceny2,390.5
Vehicle Theft749.6
Arson121.1

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)197