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Nice and Safe Community User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 06, 2024) Shafter is a Nice and Safe Family-Oriented Community,and also very Walkable/Bikeable when you need to go Shopping,Dining or even going to get a Haircut,and we also have a good amount of Parks to exercise at or just enjoy.

Were also conveniently located to nearby Wasco and Bakers ...Read More field. Read Less
Shafter, CA User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living here in Shafter can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. With not many job opportunities and a bevy of issues with the education system, I find it hard to really excel as a person born and raised here. Most times I can enjoy a night out on the town, or spend time with good f ...Read More riends and family to relieve the stress though.

If you are looking for anything, it can be found off of the Santa Fe Way. A great barbershop for men and women alike would have to be the Pinedes Barbershop. They will assist you in every way, and they have fair prices. I know the park system is decent, I spend some days walking my dog and reading at Richland Park.

For someone with a large family, especially younger children, Shafter may not be that bad. The only issue is once they get older, they will want to move and see more things than what Shafter has to offer. All in all this is a good place to live though. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shafter? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Stringham Park
      Kirschenmann Park
      Shafter Town Square
      Mannel Park
      Rodriguez Park
      Shafter Child Development Center Playground
      Spray Park
      Veterans Park

      Entertainment

      The Green Hotel
      Depot Museum
      Fred L. Starrh Performing Arts Center
      Shafter Ford Theater

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Frosty King and New York Deli
      Shafter Donuts
      Tacos La Villa
      Los Amigos Liquors
      Burger Factory
      Subway
      Paleteria Y Neveria La Yaquecita

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shafter? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Shafter.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shafter? The cost of living in Shafter is 112/100 - which is 20% lower than California.
      Shafter
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shafter? Shafter crime rates are 2,597, which are 8% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,597 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39  

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Shafter? The median income in Shafter is $47,433 which is 26% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $47,43314% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,35145% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Shafter a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Komin Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Shafter home prices? Shafter home prices are $194,000 - which is 53% lower than California
      Median home value
      $194,0005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $949equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Shafter have good schools? The Shafter graduation rate is 55% - which is 31% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      55%

      34% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Shafter a good place to live? Shafter has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      2 total surveys

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