Ranking — Bakersfield

Updated July 8, 2026

Which Bakersfield neighborhoods have the highest liveliness and vibe score? All 63 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 5/10. How is measured →

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Map showing the location of Bakersfield neighborhoods

Top Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Riviera - Westchester6

Diverse dining options and local social hubs provide a more energetic atmosphere than the Bakersfield average. While various eateries and coffee shops are easily accessible, the area remains largely car-dependent due to the spread of industrial and suburban blocks.

#2
Downtown5.9

A varied mix of dining, museums, and social hubs creates an energetic atmosphere that is noticeably more active than the Bakersfield average. While the area offers many local eateries and green spaces, much of the layout remains car-dependent due to the presence of industrial blocks and major highways.

#3
Tuscany5.7

Mixes quiet residential blocks with accessible dining and social hubs, offering a higher level of activity than the typical Bakersfield neighborhood. According to iHuus data, while some areas remain tranquil and rural, others provide a steady rhythm of local services and amenities.

#4
Masterpiece Estates5.6

#5
Riverlakes5.5

#6
San Trope5.5

#7
Haggin Oaks5.4

#8
Oleander Sunset5.3

#9
Northeast Bakersfield5.3

#10
CSU Bakersfield5.2

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Full Bakersfield Ranking

City average:5— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Riviera - Westchester6#1+1.0 ↑
Downtown5.9#2+0.9 ↑
Tuscany5.7#3+0.7 ↑
Masterpiece Estates5.6#4+0.6 ↑
Riverlakes5.5#5+0.5 ↑
San Trope5.5#6+0.5 ↑
Haggin Oaks5.4#7+0.4 ↑
Oleander Sunset5.3#8+0.3 ↑
Northeast Bakersfield5.3#9+0.3 ↑
CSU Bakersfield5.2#10+0.2 ↑
The Oaks5#11—
Homaker Park5#12—
Silver Creek5#13—
Baker Street5#14—
Hampton Woods5#15—
College Heights - Baker Street4.9#16-0.1 ↓
Laurelglen4.8#17-0.2 ↓
Spice Tract4.8#18-0.2 ↓
Brimhall Estates4.7#19-0.3 ↓
The Polo Greens4.5#20-0.5 ↓
Park Stockdale4.5#21-0.5 ↓
Stonegate4.4#22-0.6 ↓
Stone Meadows4.4#23-0.6 ↓
Campus Park4.3#24-0.7 ↓
Artisan4.3#25-0.7 ↓
Sagepointe4.2#26-0.8 ↓
Madison Grove4.2#27-0.8 ↓
Terra Vista4.2#28-0.8 ↓
Olde Stockdale4.1#29-0.9 ↓
Nottingham Estates4#30-1.0 ↓
East Bakersfield4#31-1.0 ↓
Rio Bravo4#32-1.0 ↓
The Seasons4#33-1.0 ↓
South San Lauren - Fruitvale4#34-1.0 ↓
Westlakes4#35-1.0 ↓
Southern Oaks3.9#36-1.1 ↓
Southgate3.9#37-1.1 ↓
Belsera3.8#38-1.2 ↓
Fairway Oaks3.8#39-1.2 ↓
Seven Oaks3.8#40-1.2 ↓
Brighton3.7#41-1.3 ↓
Lakeview3.7#42-1.3 ↓
Stockdale Greens3.7#43-1.3 ↓
Villages of Brimhall - Brimhall Classics3.7#44-1.3 ↓
Kern City3.6#45-1.4 ↓
Stone Creek3.5#46-1.5 ↓
Ridgeview Estates3.5#47-1.5 ↓
Amberton3.5#48-1.5 ↓
Avalon3.4#49-1.6 ↓
River Oaks3.3#50-1.7 ↓
Tevis Ranch3.3#51-1.7 ↓
Fox Run3.3#52-1.7 ↓
Quailwood3.2#53-1.8 ↓
Crystal Ranch3.2#54-1.8 ↓
Emerald Estates3.1#55-1.9 ↓
Eagle Ranch3#56-2.0 ↓
Eastridge Estates2.9#57-2.1 ↓
Pheasant Run2.8#58-2.2 ↓
Windsong2.8#59-2.2 ↓
Tyner Homes2.7#60-2.3 ↓
Mountain Meadows2.4#61-2.6 ↓
Casa Loma2.4#62-2.6 ↓
Stockdale West2.3#63-2.7 ↓

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