City vs city
Oakland, CA vs Bakersfield, CA
| Oakland | Bakersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 438,072 | 408,366 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $347,300 |
| Median rent | $1,917 | $1,371 |
| Household income | $97,369 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 27% | 15% |
| 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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