Bakersfield is the 9th largest city in California and is one of the most affordable large cities in California with a population of 385,725. With the growing community it has been named one of the best markets for “Millennials to buy a home.”
Bakersfield was originally settled by Native Americans thousands of years ago and then settled by Spanish missionaries in 1776. Much of its rich history is rooted with the oil industry.
Bakersfield enjoys almost 300 sunny days throughout the year with a summer high of 97 degrees and a winter low of 38 degrees. You will be centrally located in California, with Los Angeles 2 hours away, Santa Barbara 2.5 hours away and Fresno 1.5 hours away.
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