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Kern Tops in CA Job Growth
February 5, 2010
Kern County had the largest rate of five-year job growth among major California labor markets, according to an analysis released today. Kern also had one of the largest rates of job growth in the nation.
Bakersfield 57th Most Populous US City
January 26, 2010
Bakersfield is now the nation’s 57th most populous city, according to the US Census Bureau. Previously, Bakersfield was 58th largest.
Bakersfield No. 2 in College Grad Income Rise
December 18, 2009
Incomes for college graduates in the Bakersfield area have increased more than any other major metro area in the nation, except El Paso, Texas. That is the finding of Forbes.com.
Bakersfield Top CA City in Renter Satisfaction
December 14, 2009
Renters in Bakersfield are more satisfied than renters in any other city in California, according to a survey released December 8.
Kern 62nd Largest Metro in US
November 30, 2009
Kern County is the nation's 62nd largest metropolitan area.
Bakersfield Housing Affordability Remains Steady
November 24, 2009
At the end of September, the affordability of housing in the Bakersfield metropolitan statistical area -- which includes all of Kern County -- dipped slightly from the previous quarter, but not by much.
Kern Best Performing Area in CA
November 12, 2009
Kern County is the top ranked California metro when it comes to creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth, according to a study by the Milken Institute released yesterday.
Kern Population Among Most Mobile
November 4, 2009
Kern County's population is more mobile than most other large metro areas in the nation, according to Census Bureau data released recently.
Bakersfield Office Vacancies Still Among Lowest in US
October 26, 2009
Bakersfield's office vacancies remain among the lowest in the nation, according to figures released today by Colliers International.
Kern's Job Outlook Best in CA
October 19, 2009
The job outlook for Kern County is better than for other large labor markets in California.
Kern 77th Largest Economy in U.S.
September 25, 2009
Kern County is the nation's 77th largest economy, based upon a report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released yesterday.
Bakersfield Among Top-Rated Real Estate Investment Markets
August 11, 2009
Bakersfield is No. 2 among California and Florida markets most likely to yield above-average investment returns on residential real estate over the next ten years, according to an analysis released today.
Kern Manufacturing Jobs Up Since 2004
August 5, 2009
Kern County is one of only seven of the nation's 100 largest labor markets to gain manufacturing jobs since 2004, according to an analysis released today.
Kern Loses Fewer Jobs
July 29, 2009
Kern County had the fewest job losses among the largest California labor markets, according to a report issued today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more…
Bakersfield Among California Top Ten Solar Cities
July 14, 2009
Bakersfield ranks No. 6 among California cities in the number of solar roofs, according to a July 7 report.
Bakersfield Drivers Ranked 2nd in CA
July 9, 2009
Bakersfield drivers are the second safest in California, according to a report released July 8.
Bakersfield Among Fastest Growing Cities
July 2, 2009
Bakersfield was among the nation's 25 fastest growing cities between 2000 and 2008, according to estimates released yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Bakersfield Again Has Lowest Parking Rates
June 29, 2009
Bakersfield again has the lowest monthly parking rates in the nation, according to Colliers International.
Kern Ranked Among High-Tech Regions
June 4, 2009
A report released this week shows how Kern County ranks among other North American regions in their ability to grow and sustain thriving high-tech industries.
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