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Compare Bakersfield to Salinas
This post compares Bakersfield, California to Salinas, 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) | Salinas (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372,680 | 156,811 |
| Income (median) | $44,447 | $36,201 |
| Home Value (median) | $228,400 | $342,100 |
| White | 68% | 56% |
| Black | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| With Kids | 45% | 50% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 30 |
| Rentals | 43% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bakersfield or Salinas?
A: Bakersfield has a larger population count than Salinas: 372680 compared with 156811 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bakersfield or in Salinas?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Bakersfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bakersfield or Salinas?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Bakersfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salinas does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Bakersfield versus 55% for Salinas.
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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