Bakersfield, California

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  1. Overview - Life In Bakersfield
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bakersfield
  3. Crime In Bakersfield
  4. Cost of Living In Bakersfield
  5. Gender In Bakersfield
  6. Household Income For Bakersfield
  7. Education In Bakersfield
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Bakersfield
About Bakersfield, California
Is Bakersfield, California a good place to live?
Bakersfield is a city in California state in USA with a population of 379879 residents.. The poverty rate of Bakersfield is 17.2%, which is 23% higher than national average. The typical household in Bakersfield earns $65687 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 38.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bakersfield, only 81% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bakersfield remained 7.6%, which is 62% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bakersfield, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bakersfield is 117, which is 17% higher than national average. Median home value in Bakersfield is $258700 , which is 13% higher than national average. While median income in Bakersfield remained $65687, which is 3% lower than national average.
Population
379879
Unemployment
7.6%
62% NAT AVG.
Poverty
17.2%
23% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$258700
13% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$65687
3% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1124
3% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
117
17% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 13
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 18
People Earning < $50,000
38.3%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.1
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety40%

Amenities90%

Diversity95%

Education60%

Commute80%

Is Bakersfield, California safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Bakersfield, California is 94% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Bakersfield is 33% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Bakersfield is 105% higher than national average. You have 1 in 189 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
17626
Violent : 2007
Property : 15619
Total Crime
94% NAT. AVG.
76% STATE AVG.
4539.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
33% NAT. AVG.
17% STATE AVG.
516.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
105% NAT. AVG.
88% STATE AVG.
4022.8 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Bakersfield
Violent crime
1 in 189
Property crime
1 in 24
Robbery
1 in 629
Burglary
1 in 121
Assault
1 in 303
Car Theft
1 in 99
Bakersfield : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In California 5 5 4 8 5
In USA 342 309 199 666 21
Bakersfield : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In California 24 10 22 25 60
In USA 578 220 170 689 1235

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Bakersfield
California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 2007 516.9 442.05 387.8
Murder 44 11.3 5.6 6.5
Robbery 604 155.6 113.61 73.9
Assault 1253 322.7 288.68 279.7
Rape 106 27.3 34.16 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Bakersfield
 California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 15619 4022.8 2138.93 1,958.2
Burglary 3134 807.2 369.66 314.2
Larceny 8656 2229.4 1341.7 1,398
Car Theft 3829 986.2 427.56 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Bakersfield California National Avg.
Services 103 112 100
Groceries 102 113 100
Health 109 115 100
Housing 113 198 100
Transportation 130 134 100
Utilities 168 126 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Bakersfield California Country
Female 50.6% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.4% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Bakersfield California Country
Less than $10,000 5.5% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 13.3% 8.3%
Education


Education Bakersfield California Country
< 9th Grade 9% 8% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 20% 27.0%
Other College 24% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Bakersfield California Country
White 31.4% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 7% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 7.1% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.6% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 51.1% 39.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity