At a Glance
Median Income
$36,039
$13,208 per capita
Home Value
$202,400
Zillow: $1,177,902
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
49.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
22.3% smoking rate
How East Bakersfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Bakersfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Bakersfield a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Bakersfield residents earn a median household income of $36,039 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,208. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Bakersfield is $202,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
3.1% of adults in East Bakersfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
49.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Bakersfield has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population10,377
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density13,135/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born28.4%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,039
Per Capita$13,208
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$202,400
Rent$1,005
Ownership13.7%
Zillow$1,177,902
Housing Units3,294
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation476 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+49.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in East Bakersfield was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
28.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.