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Shafter, California · ZIP 93263

Shafter — ZIP 93263

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Shafter (93263) scores 66/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $386K.

66OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby7

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100
Typical home value$386K
Median rent$2,640/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$386K

Median Rent

$2,640/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,815

Violent Crime

6,008

Property Crime

17,807

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kern County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Maple ElementaryKG–08287
32%
37%
Grow Academy ShafterKG–0880
22%
37%
Golden Oak ElementaryKG–06717
18%
33%
Sequoia ElementaryKG–06534
15%
26%
Redwood ElementaryKG–06601
11%
21%
Richland Junior High07–08558
10%
28%
Shafter High09–121,599
6%
40%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

23,423

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

28.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93263 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 93263 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 93263 is approximately $386K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 93263 in Shafter has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.