Bakersfield
- City in California
City
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade B
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$272,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,177
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Bakersfield Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault322.7national 282.7
- Murder11.3national 6.1
- Rape27.3national 40.7
- Robbery155.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary807.2national 500.1
- Theft2,229.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft986.2national 284
Residents
Working in Bakersfield
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,014
National
$69,021