How many renters in Shafter, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±11.7 points) of renting households in Shafter, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.3% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shafter
| Share of income spent on rent | Shafter | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±5.7 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±5.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±4.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.7% (±9.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±5.4 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.3% (±10.4 points) | 48.3% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Shafter against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Shafter | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±11.7 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.3% (±10.4 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±5.3 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,248 (±$12,624) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,253 (±$150) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shafter, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kern County (56.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, Shafter ranks 37 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 732 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Shafter
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter | — | 49.7% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Rosedale | 6.3 mi | 64.5% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenacres | 8.1 mi | 29.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oildale | 10 mi | 56.7% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wasco | 12 mi | 60.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Stine | 13 mi | 73.0% (±15.7 points) | Higher |
| Bakersfield | 13 mi | 56.8% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| McFarland | 13 mi | 61.3% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Cresta | 13 mi | 65.8% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Old Stine, CA (73.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Frazier Park | 54.5% (±31.6 points) |
| 32 | Taft | 52.6% (±20.4 points) |
| 33 | Delano | 51.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 34 | Benton Park | 51.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 35 | Potomac Park | 50.6% (±12.0 points) |
| 36 | Casa Loma | 49.8% (±32.3 points) |
| 37 | Shafter | 49.7% (±11.7 points) |
| 38 | Lost Hills | 49.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 39 | Taft Heights | 48.9% (±28.8 points) |
| 40 | Tehachapi | 46.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 41 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 45.3% (±14.6 points) |
| 42 | Golden Hills | 44.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 43 | Greenfield (community) | 41.8% (±25.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shafter
Are renters in Shafter rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Shafter pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Shafter spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shafter, CA spends 29.9% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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