Bakersfield, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 314,117 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Mild temperatures and little rainfall epitomize Bakersfield's weather.
Geography
Bakersfield is bordered by three mountain ranges: the Sierra Nevadas, the Tremblor, and the Tehachapis.
Cultural Attractions
Bakersfield, the "Country Music Capital of the West," offers many live music venues, including the Crystal Palace, the Fox Theater, and the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
Recreation
Bakersfield has over 50 parks, some of which include bike paths and tennis courts.
Economy
Companies that call Bakersfield home include Chevron, Dreyers, and Nestle.
Historical
Bakersfield was founded in 1869 by Col. Thomas Baker.
| Median home price [details] | $137,384 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $180,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 10,712 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 23 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $2,585 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 85 |
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