Bakersfield Metro Area, CA
Living in the Bakersfield Metro Area
Bikeability19
Walkability13
Commute65
Public Transit16
Affordability62
Public Safety35
Airports34
Hospitals9
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
888kPopulation+72k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value-$3.2k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$812Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas62%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Bakersfield Metro Area
United States45
California55
Property Crime in the Bakersfield Metro Area
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Bakersfield Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding41
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bakersfield Metro Area, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bakersfield Metro Area, CA
Nigritian Academy
12 miles, W
Valley Schools
13 miles, W
Heritage Christian Schools
14 miles, W
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bakersfield Metro Area, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
21 miles, W
California Institute of the Arts
67 miles, S
Thomas Aquinas College
67 miles, S
The Master's University and Seminary
68 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bakersfield Metro Area, CA
Kern Medical Center
14 miles, W
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W
Adventist Health Bakersfield
16 miles, W
Mercy Hospital
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bakersfield Metro Area, CA
Meadows Field
19 miles, W
Bob Hope Airport
82 miles, S
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
90 miles, SW
Los Angeles International Airport
99 miles, S