Bakersfield, California

A city of about 900,000 people two hours north of Los Angeles.

Where Bakersfield lands for your search

129of 193 cities for men 28–40, never married or divorced or widowed

42,258people match what you're looking for

Compatibility

90where 100 is the US average

Biggest pluses: the size of the pool · The compatibility figure counts against it

Rent$1,364median 1-bedroom monthly rent, with utilitiesPricier than most citiesSee all cities by rent

Everyday prices103where the US average is 100About the US averageSee all cities by everyday prices

Places to go out133bars, cafés and venues per 100,000 adultsFar fewer than most citiesSee all cities by places to go out

Getting around on foot9.9walkability, 1 to 20More walkable than mostSee all cities by walkability

Nice days a year154days that are mild and dry enough to be outsideFar more than most citiesSee all cities by nice days a year

Students72college students per 1,000 adultsMore than most citiesSee all cities by students

Who lives here900,000people, of whom 550,000 are adultsA mid-sized citySee all cities by population

Political lean38% Democratic · 59% Republican2024 presidential vote, whole metro area

DemocraticEveryone elseRepublicanSee all cities by political lean

Violent crime657reported per 100,000 people a yearFar higher than most cities

Property crime1,932reported per 100,000 people a yearFar higher than most cities

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