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Thursday, November 12, 2026
Bakersfield
Population
411,9862024
Higher than communities in California
Household income
$80,5402024
Similar to communities in California
Home value
$371,7002024
Similar to communities in California
Unemployment
6.9%2026
Less favorable than communities in California
Violent crime
8952023
Less favorable than communities in California
Work from home
8.2%2024
Similar to communities in California
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Bakersfield
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Bakersfield with communities in California or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2023, Bakersfield's violent crime rate was 895 per 100,000 residents; Polco's model expected 553. It fell short of expectations.
2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL
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