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Bakersfield, California

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A city of about 910,000 people two hours north of Los Angeles.

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Where Bakersfield lands for your search

Single men 28–40 (never married, divorced or widowed)

Ranked 133of 193 cities

Overall score

36/100

Matches42,258single men
Compatibility90where 100 is the US average

Balance

Dating pool balance: 114 men per 100 women

Biggest pluses: the size of the pool, walkable neighborhoods · Biggest minus: The compatibility figure

The Fox Theater's clock tower and marquee glowing in late-afternoon sun on a downtown street corner in Bakersfield.

What Bakersfield is like

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 year96days 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 here910,000people, of whom 570,000 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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