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Arvin, CA


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Arvin, California

Introduction to Arvin, California

Arvin, California, in Kern county, is 15 miles SE of Bakersfield, California (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Los Angeles, California. The city is part of the Bakersfield metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 12,956 people people live in Arvin.

Arvin History

People began buying property in the area that is presently called Arvin around 1907. The local post office was built in 1914 and the name of this city was based on the name of a former postmaster of the area, Arvin Richardson. The area was incorporated in 1914. The city suffered from two major natural disasters which nearly wiped it out. One was an earthquake in 1952, followed by a highly destructive dust storm in December 1977.

Arvin and nearby Attractions

  • Kern County Fairgrounds
  • Casa Demonaco Art Studio
  • Indian Point Ostrich Ranch
  • East Hills Mall Art Gallery
  • Vargas Family Amusement Center

Things To Do In Arvin

The city of Arvin offers a range of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. There are a number of parks where one can relax as well as indulge in games and sports. There are several restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisine and some excellent shopping malls.

Arvin Transportation

Air transportation is available at the Meadows Field Airport.

Arvin Higher Education

The California State University is only a short distance away.

High Points

Arvin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyArvin Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Arvin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Arvin, CA

Comparing Arvin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity84
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime33
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