Northwest Bakersfield / Riverlakes

Bakersfield · California · United States · Pop. 45K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Weaker in Entertainment Weaker in Transit

Bakersfield's most popular family community with Riverlakes Ranch's master-planned neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and golf course amenities. The preferred destination for Bakersfield families.

Neighborhood Profile

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Updated March 2026

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Good

Affordability

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

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Safety

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

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Fair

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Below Avg

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$1,901

per month

Home Value

$330,000

median

Household Income

$73,571

median annual

Avg Commute

34.8 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

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$500/mo

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$500/mo

Kern River Valley / Lake Isabella

$500/mo

McFarland / Delano

$855/mo

Oleander / Sunset

$1,704/mo

Shafter / Wasco

Stockdale / Gosford

$4,500/mo

Tehachapi

$998/mo

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Northwest Bakersfield / Riverlakes

Bakersfield · California · United States · Pop. 45K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Weaker in Entertainment Weaker in Transit

Bakersfield's most popular family community with Riverlakes Ranch's master-planned neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and golf course amenities. The preferred destination for Bakersfield families.

Neighborhood Profile

Tap any card to learn what the score measures.

Updated March 2026

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Good

Affordability

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

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Safety

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

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Fair

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Below Avg

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$1,901

per month

Home Value

$330,000

median

Household Income

$73,571

median annual

Avg Commute

34.8 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

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