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Compare Bakersfield to Lafayette
This post compares Bakersfield, California to Lafayette, 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) | Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372,680 | 25,792 |
| Income (median) | $44,447 | $119,892 |
| Home Value (median) | $228,400 | $1,214,200 |
| White | 68% | 82% |
| Black | 7% | 0% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| With Kids | 45% | 36% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 45 |
| Rentals | 43% | 26% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bakersfield or Lafayette?
A: Bakersfield has a much larger population count than Lafayette: 372680 compared with 25792 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bakersfield or in Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Bakersfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bakersfield or Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Bakersfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Bakersfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Bakersfield versus 26% for Lafayette.
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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