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

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

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$347,300 home value, $1,371/mo rent

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

Parks & Recreation in Bakersfield (4)

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

State Park

568 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Carpinteria State Beach

State Park

58 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...

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El Capitán State Beach

State Park

2,570 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0