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Shafter, CA
B+
Population: 19,897
Home Price: $207,400
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Overview
Shafter is a small city in the state of California with a population of 19,897. Shafter has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Shafter, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Shafter
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,513
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$56,696
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.6%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Shafter
California
United States
Median Age
27.5
42.6
42.3
Gender
Shafter
California
United States
Male
49.3%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
50.7%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Shafter
California
United States
White
62.3%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
16.4%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
18.4%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Shafter
California
United States
Median Home Price
$207,400
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$746
$1,406
$801
Family Households
60.9%
60.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
18.7%
18.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.6%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
38.4%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Shafter
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
13.0%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.9%
26.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.0%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.3%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.1%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Shafter
California
United States
Mathematics
27.4%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
37.7%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Shafter
California
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
14.7
35.7
38.0
Robbery
44.0
161.8
40.7
Assault
200.4
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Shafter
California
United States
Burglary
620.8
837.2
336.1
Theft
1456.8
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
430.2
588.1
167.1
Arson
39.1
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Shafter, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
food truck
pizza
mexican food
pastrami
bread
sushi
taco
drinks
breakfast lunch
taco bell
garlic bread
bbq
sustainably grown
beer
hawaiian bbq
delicious
snacks
veggies
tacos
high school football
video games
football
nfl
sports teams
country music
athlete
boston sports
rap music
major league
teams
tennis
fitness
basketball
coaching
mlb
nhl
soccer
nba
athletics
nature
collection
animation
murals
artists
fashion
portraits
posters
crafts
jewelry
creation
drawing
photography
creative
video games
gym rat
anime
pokmon
fitness
mini coopers
books
memes
harleys
gadgets
hunting
fulltime
collector
outdoors
photography
gaming
video production
sports
bakersfields
recreation
drama
journalism
warner bros
podcasts
tv
hip hop
podcasting
documentaries
comedy
fashion
broadcasting
photography
gaming
marketing
creative
summer
surrounded by trees
sports
space
backyard
pool
nature
rec
lawn
beach
mountain
hunting
lodge
photography
free shipping
girl scout cookies
food truck
online store
checkout
shein clothes
grocery store
albertsons
shipping
starbucks
wristbands
liquor store
gosford
gas station
christmas shopping
bogo sale
online shopping
stickers
bundles
shein
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