Bakersfield, CA
Population 408,366 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA. Moving to or from Bakersfield? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
408,366
Cost of living (RPP)
100.886
Annual avg temp
65°F
Typical home
$396,047
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $77,397 |
| Median age | 31.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $347,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,371/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.2 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.886 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 158.257, goods 105.168, services 90.291. Source: BEA, Bakersfield-Delano, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
65°F
January low
39°F
July high
97°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 6.7". Station: BAKERSFIELD 5 NW, CA US (4.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$396,047
ZHVI YoY
-0.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,908/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.7%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Bakersfield, CA
Total employment (MSA)
330,270
Median wage (annual)
$44,960
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 39,670 | $33,500 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 36,890 | $33,490 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 34,910 | $44,030 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 30,340 | $45,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 28,110 | $33,580 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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