Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tin Cup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
The Green Hotel
Museum
Depot Museum
Museum
Fred L. Starrh Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Shafter Ford Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (14) C+
Sonic
Fast Food
Frosty King and New York Deli
Fast Food
Shafter Donuts
Fast Food
Tacos La Villa
Fast Food
Los Amigos Liquors
Alcohol
Burger Factory
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Paleteria Y Neveria La Yaquecita
Sweets
Sno Fun
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
General's Headquarters
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Shafter Boxing Gym
Gym
Shafter Youth Center
Community Centre
Iron Valley Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
La Carne Meat market
Butcher
Carniceria La Fuente
Butcher
Nature's Sunshine
Health Food
The Hub
Health Food
La Hacienda Market
Grocery Store
Jasmine's Bakery
Bakery
Fiesta Latina Market
Grocery Store
Apple Market
Grocery Store
Parks (33) A+
Stringham Park
Park
Kirschenmann Park
Park
Shafter Town Square
Park
Mannel Park
Park
Rodriguez Park
Park
Shafter Child Development Center Playground
Playground
Spray Park
Playground
Veterans Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Chevron
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
iHome Furniture
Furniture
Evelyn's Kid Fashion
Clothing
Floyd's General Store
Home Improvement
El Dorado
Clothing
97¢ Store
Discount Store
99 Cent Bargian Discount
Discount Store
Fashion Shoe
Shoes
La Victoria
Clothing
Expressions Plus
Hairdresser
Deluxe Barbershop
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Timeless Beauty Salon and Gifts
Hairdresser
Sun Country Flowers
Florist
Mini Mars Grocery Outlet
Discount Store
Dollar Mart
Discount Store
Bert's Barber Studio
Hairdresser
Gladrags
Furniture
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Shafter Cellular
Electronics
The French Decor
Interior Decoration
Leticia's Hair and Nails
Hairdresser
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Shafter.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Shafter City Hall - Pacific Ave.
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Shafter is 112/100 - which is 20% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Shafter crime rates are 2,741 per 100k, which is 4% lower than California
Property Crime
2,347 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
394 crimes per 100k D+
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employment F

The median income in Shafter is $47,433 - which is 26% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$47,433 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shafter Family Dental Care
Dentist
Hall Ambulance Shafter Station
Ambulance Station
Vanguard Medical Clinic
Clinic
Shafter Pediatrics
Clinic
Stockdale Radiology
Clinic
APEX Shafter Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kern County Fire Department Station 32
Fire Station
Shafter Police Department
Police
Omni Family Health
Clinic
Medical Dental Pharmacy
Clinic
Behavioral Health || Walk-In
Clinic
Adept Dental Shafter
Dentist
Komin Medical Group
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Shafter home prices are $194,000 - which is 53% lower than California
Home Price
$194,000 B
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools F

The Shafter graduation rate is 55% - which is 31% lower than California
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
55% F
Elementary Schools (7) C-
Redwood Elementary
Golden Oak Elementary
Free Will Christian Academy
Sequoia Elementary
Grimmway Academy Shafter
Grimmway Academy Shafter
Maple Elementary
High Schools (3) B-
Shafter High
Central Valley High (Continuation)
Free Will Christian Academy
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ratings C

Shafter has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Nice and Safe Community 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 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 2,741, which are 4% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,741 per 100k people

      18% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      18% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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