At a Glance
Median Income
$96,042
$37,870 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
Zillow: $356,847
Median Rent
$954/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shafer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.5% (3% 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 $356,847. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,151
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,042
Per Capita$37,870
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$954
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$356,847
Housing Units402
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation946 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute39 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shafer was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.