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See what Shafter, CA has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Shafter Demographics

Education

High School

48%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

5%

Master's

1%

Doctorate

33%

Family Size

2 people

25%

3 people

12%

4 people

25%

5 people

22%

6+ people

16%

Household Income

0-50k

55%

50-100k

31%

100-150k

8%

150-200k

3%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

17%

10-20

20%

20-45

36%

45-65

18%

65+

8%

Getting Around Shafter

Shafter Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

24%

15-30 Mins

53%

30-40 Mins

13%

40-60 Mins

5%

60+ Mins

4%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 2828

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 5 of 9 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 7 of 9 renters

Percentage: 3535

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

No

Say 5 of 9 renters

Top Scores: Restaurant, Coffee, Art

Things To Do In Shafter

Top Score

Restaurants

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 100% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 100% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 100% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

It's just about fine for fine art. An average score.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 100% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 100% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in Shafter.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 100% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 100% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Parks

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too many park perks in Shafter.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 100% fewer parks than average
  3. 100% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 100% fewer gyms than average
  3. 100% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We're not mutts about Shafter.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Shafter Features

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 8 of 9 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 8 of 9 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 7 of 9 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 7 of 9 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 6 of 9 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 5 of 9 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 5 of 9 renters

Tree Lined Streets

Yes

Say 5 of 9 renters

Nearby Parks

No

Say 5 of 9 renters

Quiet Area

No

Say 5 of 9 renters

Well Lit

No

Say 5 of 9 renters

Maintained Yards

No

Say 5 of 9 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 7 of 9 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 7 of 9 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 9 of 9 renters

Shafter Education

Schools

Percentage: 3/53/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Shafter

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All About

Living in Shafter, CA

A small city in California, Shafter has just under 18,000 residents. Families with children can expect to feel welcome, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average percentage of the community, though young adults also outpace national averages. At an average age of just under 31, the city's residents skew notably younger than most cities in California. Residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their residence. The trend is driven in part by a relatively affordable average rent of $860/month, which is considerably less than the state average.

Shafter has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 31% of workers, while public transportation isn't used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the California average, Shafter has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (17%). Additionally, 4% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Shafter: agriculture and retail. Together, these industries account for 18% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of residents work in construction, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of around $54K, Shafter workers earn around $32,000 less than the average California resident. Shafter's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.