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A centrally located Bakersfield suburb
With Bakersfield’s primary shopping center nearby, and major thoroughfares hugging its residential streets, Benton Park provides its residents with a bounty of accessibility. “People from Tehachapi drive into town on the 58 freeway to shop at the Valley Plaza Mall,” says Erlin Casas, a broker with Maya Properties. “Benton Park is also central to Oleander, the older colonial part of Bakersfield. The Mechanics Bank Arena and Convention Center is only minutes away, and downtown is just a 15-minute drive. You can get to anything you need from Benton Park in just a few minutes because it’s so centrally located.”
Cost-effective homes
With an average home price of $285,000, the neighborhood is significantly more affordable than the average Bakersfield home. “The price range is good for working families, and even though most homes were built in the 1970s, they show a lot of pride of ownership and have been kept up well,” Casas says. Ranch-style fixer-uppers with around 1,000 square feet can hit the market for as low as $190,000, while the market’s higher end features 2,000-square-foot homes with recent renovations for between $350,000 and $390,000.
Benton Park residents keep their front lawns tidy.
This ranch-style home sits near Harvy Street in Benton Park.
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Valley Plaza
Valley Plaza, the only indoor mall in Bakersfield, is part of the neighborhood and offers more than 140 specialty stores with brand-named goods, a 16-screen movie theater and dining options like Charley’s Cheesesteaks. When it comes to essentials, the closest grocery options are Albertsons, Target and Vallarta. After running some errands, shoppers can stop for a bite to eat at one of the numerous local and chain restaurants that dot the area, including Muskaan Indian Cuisine. Residents are close to a handful of Mexican eateries, including Santiago’s Grill and Seafood, known for its traditional cuisine and selection of tropical cocktails.
Valley Plaza near Benton Park has ample parking.
The Golden State Highway connects Benton Park with the rest of Bakersfield.
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Benton Park schools
Young Benton Park students can attend Evergreen Elementary School and Curran Middle School, both of which earn C overall grades from Niche. After the eighth grade, students can head to the B-minus-rated West High School. The high school earns impressive B ratings on its college preparatory initiatives and extracurricular activities, with club offerings ranging from photography and drama to robotics and film.
South High School near Benton Park welcomes its students.
Kids love their teachers at Evergreen Elementary School in Benton Park.
South High School near Benton Park give students a quality education.
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Community events
Each year, the Kern County Fair is held just east of Benton Park, where community members have gathered for over 100 years to view livestock, enjoy carnival rides and listen to live music. The present-day fairgrounds also host other events throughout the year, including the annual Latino Food Festival, car shows and livestock exhibits.
There are plenty of cool shopping options in Valley Plaza near Benton Park.
This shop is one of many in Valley Plaza near Benton Park.
Residents fulfill their shopping needs at Target near Benton Park.
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Nearby green spaces
Wilson Park lies just south of Benton Park’s residential streets and is home to facilities for tennis and basketball, along with picnic tables, a playground and an enclosed off-leash dog area. Wayside Park is a short drive to the east and features similar amenities to Wilson Park, with the addition of a baseball diamond and views of the Kern Island Canal. Planz Park’s skate park is popular among local skaters and rollerbladers.
Locals play basketball at Wilson Park near Benton Park.
Kids lead adventures on Wilson Park's playground near Benton Park.
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Utilize major roadways
While Bakersfield is largely car-reliant, there are a few bus stops along Ming Avenue, serviced by Golden Empire Transit. Drivers can take the 99 freeway to Fresno or meet Interstate 5 to Los Angeles, just over 100 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Benton Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benton Park, Bakersfield sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Benton Park, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $295,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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