Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Shafer is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,151. Residents earn $96,042 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shafer receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Shafer stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shafer is $96,042, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Shafer is $225,700, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shafer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,042 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,870 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,112 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,076 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,401 |
| County GDP | $2,242M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 96 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,004 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 38.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $225,700 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,155 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $954 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,004 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3900°N, 92.7583°W |
| County FIPS | 27025 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 38.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |