Downtown Bakersfield / Basque Block

Bakersfield · California · United States · Pop. 8K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Entertainment Strong in Commute Strong in Healthcare

Bakersfield's historic downtown with the legendary Basque restaurants on Sumner Street, the Fox Theater, and a revitalizing urban core in California's oil capital.

Neighborhood Profile

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Updated March 2026

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Good

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Affordability

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.Fair

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$500

per month

Home Value

$186,700

median

Household Income

$13,885

median annual

Avg Commute

27.8 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Transit Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

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Downtown Bakersfield / Basque Block

Bakersfield · California · United States · Pop. 8K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Entertainment Strong in Commute Strong in Healthcare

Bakersfield's historic downtown with the legendary Basque restaurants on Sumner Street, the Fox Theater, and a revitalizing urban core in California's oil capital.