At a Glance
Median Income
$131,875
$62,961 per capita
Home Value
$582,800
Zillow: $610,862
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shaver Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 7.2% (100% above 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 $610,862. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
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 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population355
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$131,875
Per Capita$62,961
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A
Home Value$582,800
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$610,862
Housing Units2,064
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.9%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain25.1 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.