Westchester, Bakersfield, CA
Living in Westchester
Bikeability49
Walkability35
Commute88
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety34
Airports11
Hospitals7
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+7 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$239kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$952Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westchester
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Westchester
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
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 Westchester
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA
St Francis Parish School
1 miles, S
Agapeland Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Bethel Apostolic Academy
2 miles, NE
Stockdale Christian Schools
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
5 miles, SW
Thomas Aquinas College
66 miles, S
California Institute of the Arts
73 miles, S
Westmont College
73 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westchester, Bakersfield, CA
Mercy Hospital
1 miles, SE
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
1 miles, NW
Adventist Health Bakersfield
1 miles, E
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE