At a Glance
Median Income
$88,438
$37,537 per capita
Home Value
$224,400
Zillow: $352,243
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
11.2% smoking rate
How Bakersfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bakersfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bakersfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bakersfield residents earn a median household income of $88,438 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,537. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,561 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bakersfield is $224,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,243. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
35.7% of adults in Bakersfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bakersfield has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population377
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,438
Per Capita$37,537
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,856M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,400
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$352,243
Housing Units159
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation719 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bakersfield was built in 1938.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.