Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move
Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $306,800, which seems about average. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Curious what people think. Is this normal for Shafter? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Longtime lurker here, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $67,989 in Shafter. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Shafter? The city has invested a lot in new development.
So, Just moved here 2 months ago and With a population of 20,618, Shafter is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 20,618 people. Household incomes average around $67,989 in Shafter. Homes are going for about $306,800 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The sub...
First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Shafter sits at 259.1 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 20,618 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene he...
I grew up here but left for a while. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this?
Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 18.1%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $67,989 in Shafter. Crime rate is something to consider -Shafter sits at 259.1 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...
First post here. We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. With a population of 20,618, Shafter is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Rent is about $1,140/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Shafter sits at 259.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. TIA!