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Shafter, CA

Shafter, CA.

Population: 24,024 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Shafter, CA is $385,886 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $436,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,008/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,886

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$385,886
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$389,873
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$436,000
Median list price
$447,900
Median price per sqft
$225
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,008/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,273/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,293/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,768/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Grow Academy Shafter District, Kern High, Richland Union Elementary
Schools include
Grow Academy Shafter, Central Valley High (Continuation), Shafter High, Redwood Elementary, Richland Junior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
6.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
70
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
236
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,130
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,451

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Meadows Field (BFL) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MERCY HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,496 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,607
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
273,487
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,159

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ShafterState medianUS median
Typical home value$385,886$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$436,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,008/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,607$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Shafter, CA?
$385,886.
What is the median sale price in Shafter, CA?
$436,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Shafter, CA?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Shafter, CA?
Typical rent: $2,008/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shafter, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Shafter, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Shafter, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shafter, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Shafter, CA?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Shafter, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Shafter, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 70. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Shafter, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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