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Bakersfield, California · ZIP 93309

Bakersfield — ZIP 93309

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Bakersfield (93309) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Bakersfield. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $351K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby14

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index81/100
Typical home value$351K
Median rent$1,623/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$351K

Median Rent

$1,623/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,815

Violent Crime

6,008

Property Crime

17,807

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kern County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Stockdale ElementaryKG–06587
44%
51%
Quailwood ElementaryKG–06345
27%
47%
Charles H. Castle ElementaryKG–06832
25%
38%
Louise Sandrini ElementaryKG–06604
25%
40%
Laurelglen ElementaryKG–06574
23%
33%
Munsey ElementaryKG–06663
18%
32%
Stine ElementaryKG–06615
18%
34%
Wayne Van Horn ElementaryKG–06578
17%
30%
O. J. Actis Junior High07–08681
16%
40%
Caroline Harris ElementaryKG–06587
14%
22%
West High09–122,159
11%
38%
Curran Middle06–08973
10%
29%
Fred L. Thompson Junior High07–08714
10%
37%
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy09–12491
1%
8%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

63,989

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

32 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93309 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 93309 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 93309 is approximately $351K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 93309 in Bakersfield has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.