As of 2012, Bakersfield Metro Area's population is 839,631 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 28.97 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Bakersfield Metro Area is $117,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.95 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Bakersfield Metro Area's cost of living is 5.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Bakersfield Metro Area public schools spend $5,073 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.7 students per teacher in Bakersfield Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Bakersfield Metro Area is 13.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bakersfield Metro Area jobs have Increased by 1.17 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Bakersfield Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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