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Shaver Lake, CA

Full City Profile · California · Madera County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
355 Population 11/sq mi density
$131,875 Median Income $62,961 per capita
$582,800 Home Value $570,346 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 3,043 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,875 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$582,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Shaver Lake, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,875
75% above
$62,961 per capita
Home Value
$582,800
107% above
Zillow: $570,346
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
3,043/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
52% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Shaver Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shaver Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
175%
Home Value
207%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shaver Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shaver Lake residents earn a median household income of $131,875 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,961. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shaver Lake is $582,800 , 107% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,346. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Shaver Lake reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,043/100K.

Education

51.2% of adults in Shaver Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shaver Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population355
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,875
Per Capita$62,961
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

A
Home Value$582,800
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$570,346
Housing Units2,064
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property3,043/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.9%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,344 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute69 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Shaver Lake was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.