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East Bakersfield, CA
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East Bakersfield, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is East Bakersfield a Good Place to Live?
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 7.5% (108% 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.
Safety & Crime
East Bakersfield reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,360/100K.
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.