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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$67,989 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$306,800 home value, $1,140/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

259 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Shafter (3)

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

State Park

568 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...

https://www.nps.gov/cech/index.htm

El Capitán State Beach

State Park

2,570 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0