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Compare Bakersfield to Palo Alto
This post compares Bakersfield, California to Palo Alto, 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) | Palo Alto (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372,680 | 67,082 |
| Income (median) | $44,447 | $124,900 |
| Home Value (median) | $228,400 | $1,989,300 |
| White | 68% | 61% |
| Black | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 31% |
| With Kids | 45% | 34% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 41 |
| Rentals | 43% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bakersfield or Palo Alto?
A: Bakersfield has a much larger population count than Palo Alto: 372680 compared with 67082 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bakersfield or in Palo Alto?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Bakersfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bakersfield or Palo Alto?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Bakersfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Palo Alto does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 43% for Bakersfield versus 45% for Palo Alto.
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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