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Compare Modesto to Bakersfield

This post compares Modesto, California to Bakersfield, 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 Modesto (city) Bakersfield (city)
Population 210,166 372,680
Income (median) $46,377 $44,447
Home Value (median) $236,200 $228,400
White 72% 68%
Black 4% 7%
Asian 7% 7%
With Kids 36% 45%
Age (median) 35 30
Rentals 45% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Modesto or Bakersfield?
A: Modesto has a smaller population count than Bakersfield: 210166 compared with 372680 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Modesto or in Bakersfield?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Modesto.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Modesto or Bakersfield?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Modesto.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Modesto does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 45% for Modesto versus 43% for Bakersfield.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Modesto may include: Turlock, Clovis, and Woodland.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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