Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $55,026. Median rent: $1,150. Median home price: $310,000.
- Median rent: $1,150/mo
- Median home price: $310,000
- Median household income: $55,026
- Rent-to-income: 25% of annual income
City guide · California
Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA city guide. Population is 403,455. Median household income is $55,026. Median rent is $1,150.
Key numbers
Population403,455
Median income$55,026
Median rent / mo$1,150
Median home price$310,000
State income tax9.3%
Sunny days / year276
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 81°F. Average low: 52°F. Annual rainfall: 7 inches. Sunny days: 276.
- Average high: 81°F
- Average low: 52°F
- Annual rainfall: 7 inches
- Sunny days/year: 276
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 9.3%. Local tax rate: 8.25%.
- State income tax: 9.3%
- Local tax rate: 8.25%
Compare
How does Bakersfield compare?
See Bakersfield side by side with another city on rent, income, taxes, and weather.
Related cities
Keep exploring
Nearby places
Useful local places around Bakersfield
This section pulls live nearby place data from map/open-data sources using the city coordinates so visitors can quickly see practical local options beyond just statistics.
This city does not yet have coordinates in Drupal, so nearby parks, gardens, parking, and hotel results cannot be loaded.
Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield
What is the cost of living in Bakersfield, CA?
Median income: $55,026. Median rent: $1,150. Median home price: $310,000.
Does California have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 9.3%. Local tax rate: 8.25%.
What is the weather like in Bakersfield?
Average high: 81°F. Average low: 52°F. Annual rainfall: 7 inches. Sunny days: 276.
Is Bakersfield a good place to live?
Bakersfield, CA city guide. Population is 403,455. Median household income is $55,026. Median rent is $1,150.