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Shafer, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Chisago County County
Shafer, MN
At a Glance
How Shafer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shafer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shafer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shafer residents earn a median household income of $96,042 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,870. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shafer is $225,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,155. Median rent is $954/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Shafer reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,189/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Shafer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shafer has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.