Bakersfield City in California 1,103 reviews
Current Resident: Welcome to the conservative bible belt of California! This may be starting to change, but as of today this is by far the most conservative, most evangelical Christian centric city I've ever been to in California, let alone lived in. Whether that's good, bad, or neutral is up to you so its not affecting my rating. The city is generally quiet and people friendly if a bit to themselves, living costs are some of the best I've found in all of California, not a lot of to do if your into the night life (I'm not), but as the city is growing I expect that to change. My one real knocks, and why I can't give it 5 stars, is we frequently have the worst air quality in the US, so an air purifier for your home is mandatory, and the summers can get brutally hot (110F). In closing, some describe Bakersfield as 2 hours from wherever you actually want to be, but while its nice that we're centralized, if you like a quiet peaceful life as I do, I think Bakersfield is a place you'd want to be too. Read 1,103 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade B-
Public Schools 375,699 Population