5.1 out of 10

Bakersfield

Ranked 99th best city in California
35.3706676567123 -119.011551046506

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Great for
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Internet Access
  • Safe & Sound
  • Pest Free
  • Lack of Traffic
Not great for
  • Parking
  • Nightlife
  • Childcare
  • Eating Out
  •  
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Singles
  • Retirees
  • Tourists

Best Neighborhoods in Bakersfield

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1

Riviera

4/5
35.3748489333854 -119.032324584389
2

Downtown

3/5
"Tons of Sports Fans Frequent Q St"
35.3739413562559 -119.012827869531
3

Laurelglen

3/5
"Lovely, Quiet and Safe Neighborhood"
35.3284397722314 -119.085241818892
4

Southgate

3/5
"Very busy shopping plaza on the weekend"
35.341581396459 -119.010005827521
5

Oleander Sunset

2.5/5
"Beautiful Older Neighborhood"
35.3602844791465 -119.021182234509

Unranked Neighborhoods in Bakersfield

Artisan

3.5/5
"Annoying dogs"
35.2997902355098 -119.118481849467

Benton Park

2.5/5
"An egg shaped street!"
35.343007969215 -119.032051962621

Castle Ranch

1/5
"And you thought Union Ave was bad..."
35.2678390884581 -119.02295455926

College Heights / Baker Street

1.5/5
"Scary until you get to know it..."
35.3908384979719 -118.98765896075

East Bakersfield

3/5
"Really nice and new mall and shopping area!"
35.3842543591684 -118.979070202317

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