City vs city
Bakersfield, CA vs Long Beach, CA
| Bakersfield | Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 408,366 | 458,491 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $762,200 |
| Median rent | $1,371 | $1,803 |
| Household income | $77,397 | $83,969 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 15% | 22% |
| State crime /100k | 2,256 | 2,256 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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