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Shafter, California

Introduction to Shafter, California

Shafter, California, in Kern county, is 16 miles NW of Bakersfield, California (center to center) and 90 miles S of Fresno, California.The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bakersfield metropolitan area. Shafter contains a population of approximately 12,736.

Shafter History

The region that is now called Shafter was originally a loading dock on the Santa Fe Railroad. The name Shafter was given as an honor to General William Rufus Shafter who was a commander of the US forces during the war between Spain and America. People started buying property in this area in 1914. The City of Shafter was incorporated in 1938.

Shafter and nearby Attractions

  • Headstart-Patriot Park
  • Patriot Park
  • Jim Maginni Memorial Park
  • Minter Field Air Museum
  • Paraiso Hot Springs Resort

Things To Do In Shafter

Greenfield hosts an annual Harvest Festival in the month of October. It is one of the most highly anticipated events of the area. The city has mountain ranges on its eastern and western sides. These areas are suitable for mountain biking as well as hiking. There are many parks, vineyards and wineries scattered all over the city and surrounding areas.

Shafter Transportation

The Meadows Field Airport offers air transportation services.

Shafter Higher Education

The Bakersfield College serves the area.

High Points

Shafter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyShafter Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 12%Shafter Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shafter, CA

Comparing Shafter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use32
Walking and Biking to Work31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime34
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