Best Places to Live in Bakersfield Metro Area, California

Mid-sized city - South-central California, at the southern end of the Central Valley. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the Bakersfield metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros
Cost of living
Low rainfall
Mild winters

Cons
Air quality
High unemployment
Summer heat

$1,600

620 Magnolia Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1600 SqFt

$1,370

1105 Meredith Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 1 | 1049 SqFt

$1,800

3403 Bridget Ave
Bed 4 | Bath 2 | 1667 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Bakersfield Metro Area

Bakersfield is a quiet agricultural and industrial town located in one of the driest inhabited areas of California. Irrigated agriculture, mostly cotton, orchard crops and grapes lies to the north, and a large oil industry supported by nearby fields operates in and around the city. There isn’t much to do. But the area is becoming a refuge for southern Californians looking to escape the high costs and bustle of the LA Basin, which starts about 80 miles and across a mountain range south. The area is also picking up businesses looking for an inexpensive location with southern California access; thus the economy is improving after years of malaise.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: California
County: Kern
Metro Area: Bakersfield Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

City: Bakersfield, Delano, 59 total
Zip Codes: 93307, 93306, 93309, 93312, 93215, 93308, 93313, 93304, 93311, 93305, 51 total
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 492 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Bakersfield Metro Area is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bakersfield Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Bakersfield Metro Area's cost of living is 1.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bakersfield Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the Bakersfield metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

The Bakersfield metro area voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Bakersfield Metro Area's population is 878,744 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 7.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Bakersfield Metro Area is $219,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.6%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Bakersfield Metro Area public schools spend $11,405 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 22.5 students per teacher in Bakersfield Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Bakersfield

It's a good time to buy in Bakersfield. Home Appreciation is up 5.6% in the last 12 months. Browse Bakersfield Real Estate

The median home price in Bakersfield is $219,100. Browse Homes in this Range.

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ZIP CODES IN BAKERSFIELD METRO AREA, CALIFORNIA

93307, 93306, 93309, 93312, 93215, 93308, 93313, 93304, 93311, 93305, 51 total

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NEW LISTINGS IN BAKERSFIELD

$1,600
620 Magnolia Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$1,370
1105 Meredith Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 1

$1,800
3403 Bridget Ave
Bed 4 | Bath 2

$1,535
4101 Cyclone Dr
Bed 4 | Bath 2

$182,900
3213 S I St
Bed 3 | Bath 1

$464,900
15100 Sage Vineyard Ct
Bed 5 | Bath 3

$349,900
5213 Cimarron St
Bed 3 | Bath 2

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