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Compare Bakersfield to La Mesa
This post compares Bakersfield, California to La Mesa, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Bakersfield (city) | La Mesa (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372,680 | 59,479 |
| Income (median) | $44,447 | $50,460 |
| Home Value (median) | $228,400 | $455,800 |
| White | 68% | 72% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| With Kids | 45% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 36 |
| Rentals | 43% | 58% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bakersfield or La Mesa?
A: Bakersfield has a much larger population count than La Mesa: 372680 compared with 59479 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bakersfield or in La Mesa?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Bakersfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bakersfield or La Mesa?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Bakersfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: La Mesa does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Bakersfield versus 58% for La Mesa.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Bakersfield may include: Riverside, Fresno, and Chula-Vista.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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