Housing & Real Estate — Shafter, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,684 |
| Occupied | 5,451 |
| Vacant | 233 |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,576 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,875 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $335,800 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$415,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,140/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,634/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 19.2% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 43.3% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,495 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 927 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 723 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,308 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.