Bakersfield
- City in California
City
Bakersfield
- grade C+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 1,313 reviews
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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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$320,600
National
$281,900Median Rent
$1,283
National
$1,268Area 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
- Assault344.5national 282.7
- Murder9.2national 6.1
- Rape31.3national 40.7
- Robbery161.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary773.1national 500.1
- Theft2,019.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft1,179.5national 284
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Working in Bakersfield
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,827
National
$75,149Similar Places
Bakersfield Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 1,313 reviews
My overall experience with Bakersfield is outstanding! My family and I moved in here about two or three years ago and I am loving it. I am happy with the choice my family made. I was born in Los Angeles, and I hated it. There was a lot of people and traffic. There is a lot of poor people as well and the city is not sanitary. Ever since I moved in here, the city is clean and there is no traffic at all. There are more opportunities in Bakersfield as well and the sports in here are more competitive which I love and enjoy. I love playing soccer and since I was a kid I loved playing in clubs. When I moved in here, from my experience with the sport, the competition in here is way high up than in LA. The coaches and players here in Bakersfield are more competitive and take the sport more serious. The coaches and the community are extremely respectful and committed to their passion. Bakersfield is a safe place where you can enjoy anything. I have gained a lot of new and exciting experience!
My experience in Bakersfield, CA was largely positive. I appreciated the warm and sunny weather, the abundance of fresh produce from the agricultural industry, and the sense of community spirit that permeated the city. Being close to natural attractions like the Sierra Nevada mountains and national parks provided ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
However, there are areas where I believe Bakersfield could improve. Traffic congestion during peak hours was a notable issue, and the city's air quality could be better, especially considering its agricultural activities. Additionally, fostering greater diversity and inclusion, diversifying the local economy, and investing in infrastructure projects would contribute to the city's overall growth and development. Aside from all of that, I grew up here, and it will always feel like home. The people are friendly, there are many local businesses to support, and beautiful parks to take your family to.
However, there are areas where I believe Bakersfield could improve. Traffic congestion during peak hours was a notable issue, and the city's air quality could be better, especially considering its agricultural activities. Additionally, fostering greater diversity and inclusion, diversifying the local economy, and investing in infrastructure projects would contribute to the city's overall growth and development. Aside from all of that, I grew up here, and it will always feel like home. The people are friendly, there are many local businesses to support, and beautiful parks to take your family to.
I've lived in every region of the country, and moving to Bakersfield is my biggest regret. If you are not Hispanic or White, you will experience racism. Exclusion from jobs, within the workplace and even at restaurants. Safety in downtown Bakersfield is horrible. I've experienced attempted break ins personally. If you are the type of person who minds their own business, this is not the place for you either. Neighbors are extremely noisy, and will ask "where are you going?", "Where are you headed to?" as you leave your house. One even tried to get me to get in his car.
Please don't move here.
Please don't move here.