Shafter City Property Records in California
Shafter property records include deeds, parcel maps, assessed values, ownership history, tax information, liens, permits, and court filings affecting real estate within Shafter, California. Users can access official property ownership, recorded deeds, plats, and assessment data through the Kern County Assessor-Recorder. Property tax bills, payment status, and delinquency information are available from the Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector. Zoning, land-use, and building permit information may be obtained from the City of Shafter Community Development Department. For legal disputes or filings involving property—such as foreclosures, probate matters, quiet title actions, or liens—users can search records through the Kern County Superior Court. These sources provide the most reliable legal access to Shafter property records.
Shafter Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
The Crime Rates section shows reported crime in Shafter by type. It covers reported violent crimes, including murder, robbery and assault, and property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary and motor vehicle theft.
In Shafter, the data reports 0 murders, 2 robberies and 49 assaults. These violent crime counts show how many incidents were reported in each category.
Property crimes total 308 reported incidents, along with 26 burglaries and 100 motor vehicle thefts. Readers can use these counts to understand the types and volume of reported crime in Shafter, though the figures reflect only incidents that were reported.
What Is the Population Profile of Shafter
Shafter's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition. Hispanic residents make up the largest group at 80% (16,544 people), followed by White residents at 16% (3,361 people) and Asian residents at 1% (275 people). The data also includes Black residents at 1% (274 people) and residents of two or more races at 0.71% (146 people), along with Pacific Islander (0.05%, 10 people), American Indian (0.04%, 8 people) and Other Race (0%, 0 people) categories.
Shafter, Ratings Compared Across California 
The ratings cover different aspects of life in Shafter. The highest-rated categories are Weather (A+), Access to Parks (A-) and Diversity (B+). Other notable ratings include Access to Bars (B), Housing (C), Jobs (C) and Cost of Living (C), while Good for Retirees (C-) is the lowest rating. Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in the city.
How Educated Is Shafter
Shafter's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Below High School (28%), and Some College (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Shafter's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (42%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (19%) and 1960 - 1979 (18%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Shafter's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (49%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (26%) and 2 Bedrooms (17%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Shafter's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (19%), 10 - 17 (18%), and Under 10 (16%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Shafter
Shafter's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $306,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,140 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Shafter's dynamic real estate landscape.