Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability62
Walkability58
Commute93
Public Transit34
Affordability100
Public Safety34
Airports11
Hospitals6
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation+650 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
49%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-16% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value-$29k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$691Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity38%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
Agapeland Christian Academy
1 miles, S
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1 miles, SE
St Francis Parish School
1 miles, SW
Noahs Ark Learning Center/Preschool
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
5 miles, W
Thomas Aquinas College
66 miles, S
California Institute of the Arts
73 miles, S
Westmont College
74 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
Adventist Health Bakersfield
0 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital
1 miles, W
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
2 miles, NW