Name: Oildale
Address: Bakersfield

About the neighborhood

Oildale offers a range of housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, and mobile homes, primarily consisting of two- and three-bedroom layouts. This neighborhood benefits from generally flat terrain, which contributes to a cycling-friendly environment. Residents have convenient access to a selection of grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops nearby, providing dining and shopping opportunities. Green spaces like Riverview Park offer pleasant outdoor areas to relax and unwind, adding natural beauty to the community. Public and private schools for various educational levels are easily reachable from most locations within the neighborhood, enhancing convenience for residents. Public transit, including several bus lines, is accessible throughout the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is a fairly pleasant part of North Bakersfield for pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a vehicle. Oildale is also bike-friendly since the topography is flat. Commuting by public transit is challenging in Oildale. Thankfully, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. However, driving is often the best approach to navigate this part of North Bakersfield. The majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and parking is generally easy.

Services

The nearest grocery store in this area is usually only a very short distance away. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and house buyers can enjoy a few cafes as well. When it comes to education, in this part of the neighborhood, residents will typically be able to get to both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Locals have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Oildale offers an extensive selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy ambience. It is easy to get to parks from numerous locations in the neighborhood, since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to enjoy, including Standard Park and Metropolitan Recreation Center. As there are few people out and about on the streets, this part of North Bakersfield is relatively quiet; however those who are closer to one of the railway lines may experience more noise.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk