There are 13 independent living communities serving Bakersfield, California. This includes 11 communities in Bakersfield and 2 nearby. Independent living costs in California range from around $18 up to $165 daily, with an average expenditure running about $69. The monthly cost averages around $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. Yearly, the median cost is about $24,750, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Bakersfield can range between $908 per month and $3,850 per month. The average cost is around $1,980 per month, or about $23,760 yearly.
Located within Kern County, Bakersfield is a major city in California. With 520,197 inhabitants living in the city itself and 20,301,672 in the surrounding area, it is the 7th largest city in California. Approximately 18% of the population are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Bakersfield is 66. The city's mean household income is $54,000 ($22,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the state of California. The mean home price in Bakersfield is $117,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $451,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of around 12.69%.
Bakersfield has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets ideal levels of rain annually. Bakersfield has very poor air quality and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other American cities.