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Shafter, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
20,618
Population
533/sq mi density
$67,989
Median Income
$22,147 per capita
$306,800
Home Value
$378,254 Zillow
$1,140
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,508 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,989 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$306,800 home value, $1,140/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$306,800
9% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,418
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$306,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$378,254
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median List Price
$449,990
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.6%
Owner-Occupied
34.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,140/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
55 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Active Inventory
42
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $306,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,254 |
| Median Sale Price | $440,000 |
| Median List Price | $449,990 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $232 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,140 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 55 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 42 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $232 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,418 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |