Bakersfield, California

Population 358,600

Bakersfield is located in Kern County, CA. The population is 358,600, making Bakersfield the largest city in Kern County and the 9th largest city in the state of California.

There are 144 public schools in Bakersfield with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Bakersfield is high , and there are 314 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bakersfield is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bakersfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bakersfield include Greenfield, Fuller Acres and Lamont.

Bakersfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22%

Crime Rate

46% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 750
  • Violent Crimes: 455
  • Robbery: 181
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

35.34% Lower than national avg.
  • 314 offenders in Bakersfield
  • 8.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

894 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 38
  • Superfunds: 58
  • Tanks & Spills: 797

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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144 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 144 K-12 public schools in Bakersfield, CA and 24 private schools. Homefacts rates Bakersfield's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
24 Private Schools

Agapeland Christian Academy

Bakersfield Adventist Academy

Bakersfield Christian High School

Bethel Apostolic Academy

Bethel Christian School

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9 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

314 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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15 Former Drug Labs view all

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1,659 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bakersfield, CA issued 1,659 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,659 permits, 1277 were issued for single family homes and 382 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bakersfield, CA issued 1,524 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,524 permits, 1166 were issued for single family homes and 358 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $818
  • 1 Bedroom: $828
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,087
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,541
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,860

Zip Codes

93203 93220 93263 93301 93302 93303 93304 93305 93306 93307 93308 93309 93311 93312 93313
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Environmental Hazards

894 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Bakersfield, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Bakersfield, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Bakersfield, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.13°
  • February 52.78°
  • March 57.97°
  • April 62.67°
  • May 70.94°
  • June 77.47°
  • July 84.98°
  • August 83.84°
  • September 79.66°
  • October 66.82°
  • November 56.34°
  • December 44.6°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bakersfield, CA

Earthquakes
Bakersfield, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bakersfield, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bakersfield, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bakersfield, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bakersfield, CA: $59,233

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bakersfield is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.98%
White Collar - 57.02%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • David Valadao
  • Kevin McCarthy

Neighborhood Info

6 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 Cemeteries view all

127 FCC Towers view all

25 Fire Stations view all

6 Hospitals view all

7 Libraries view all

9 Police Stations view all

9 Retirement Homes view all

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