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Concert goers wait in line at the Fox Theatre for the show in downtown Bakersfield.
Variety in homes and entertainment
From the tiniest bungalow tucked beside a busy street to the deep lawn of a historic custom home, and from the newest wine craze to classic homemade ice cream, Downtown Bakersfield provides locals with variety. East of Chester Avenue is mostly commercial space, although there are a few single-family homes and apartments scattered throughout, many sitting close together in natural shades of beige and brown. Residents can easily walk or take a short bike ride to the neighborhood’s popular city park, art museums and local wineries, which the area just happens to be known for.
From bungalows to custom homes
“With new multifamily builds, there’s lots of opportunity,” says Adam Belter, Broker Associate and managing partner of the Belter Group at Coldwell Banker. Fenced-in 1,000- to 1,500-square-foot ranch homes and bungalows are typically priced between $200,000 and $300,000. West of Chester Avenue in an area called Westchester are some of Bakersfield’s original custom homes, dating back as early as the 1910s. Lots are much larger, and no two houses are the same. “They all have their own characteristics, even personalities,” Belter says, “which means they can get pricey.” The largest homes, especially those near the banks of the Kern River, can spike upwards of $500,000.
This cute bungalow is near the commercial centers in Downtown Bakersfield.
Down town Bakersfield has many unique characteristics that give a nod to a generation passed.
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Walking from winery to creamery
Residents head to 18th Street and Chester Avenue, where multiple wine bars offer evening tastings. Tlo Wines is family-owned and gets its grapes locally, and The 18hundred serves burgers and shakes in an industrial atmosphere. On 19th Street, friends gather for some savory Latin American bites and craft cocktails at Zama. Nearby on Wall Street, a neon sign welcomes locals to Guthrie’s Alley Cat, a retro, cash-only dive bar. For dessert, residents go to the north side for homemade ice cream at Rosemary’s Family Creamery. On the east side of town, residents grab groceries and essentials at Superior Grocers.
Couples enjoying some wine and each other's company at Tlo Wines in Downtown Bakersfield.
Customers enjoying ice cream at Rosemary's Family Creamery in Downtown Bakersfield.
Customers pose at the jukebox at Guthries Alley Cat in Downtown Bakersfield.
Guthries Alley Cat in Downtown Bakersfield.
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Historic theaters and art museums
Locals can catch a movie at Maya Cinemas or a live performance at the historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. Originally opened in 1930, the since-renovated theater retains its Art Deco signage and trim, including a tall clock tower above the marquee. Residents can also peruse the collections at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, which often hosts studio classes for kids and after-hours events like Art After Dark and First Fridays.
Maya Cinemas is a great place to catch a movie in Downtown Bakersfield.
Catch a special performace at the historic Bakersfield Fox Theater in Downtown Bakersfield.
The Iconic Nile Theatre building located in Downtown Bakersfield.
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B-plus-graded public schools
Bakersfield City School District and Kern High School District serve students living downtown. Learners can attend kindergarten through eighth grade under the bright teal roofs of Downtown Elementary School, which Niche grades a B-plus and ranks among the best public schools in Bakersfield. Students can progress to Bakersfield High School, also graded a B-plus and ranked among the best public high schools in the area, according to Niche.
Downtown School Elementary in Downtown Bakersfield.
The Little Theater at Bakersfield High School in Downtown Bakersfield.
The Driller Tradition at Bakersfield High School in Downtown Bakersfield.
An aerial view of Bakersfield High School in Downtown Bakersfield.
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A peaceful escape at Central Park
On the west side, families enjoy the lighted athletic courts, splash pad and playground at Jastro Park. Cyclists take advantage of the Kern River Parkway Bike Trail, a 30-mile trail that runs along the river. On the eastern side of town, the linear Central Park at Mill Creek offers a nice escape from the streets with sparkling creek views and paved paths that meander through the grass.
A man rides his bike along the Kern River Parkway Bike Trail in Downtown Bakersfield.
The splash pad lets kids keep cool at Jastro Park in Downtown Bakersfield.
Play some basketball shaded by trees at Jastro Park in Downtown Bakersfield.
Enjoy beautiful features like this bridge at Central Park in Downtown Bakersfield.
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Buses are accessible all over the downtown area in Downtown Bakersfield.
Getting around town on bus or train
Memorial Hospital is to the north, and several GET bus stops are peppered throughout town. The Bakersfield Amtrak station is also centrally located in town. With such a diverse collection of restaurants, entertainment options and homes to choose from, Downtown Bakersfield is a beacon of variety in the Central Valley.
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Parks in this Area
Stramler Park
Children's Discovery Center and Kern County Museum
Beale Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Lowell Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Central Park at Mill Creek
Trails
Playground
Museum
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
14 min drive
Bus
Q& Golden State
Bus
Truxtun & Q
Bus
21st & Q
Bus
Truxtun & Amtrak
Bus
F & 28th
Bus
Chester & 21st Street (Downtown)
Bus
Q & 30th
Downtown Bakersfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $787,500, up 75% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,629
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,866
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,877
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.5%
College Graduates
1.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
35.9%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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