Bakersfield metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Shafter, CA
$444,990Median list
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About Shafter
Shafter is an incorporated city about 18 miles northwest of Bakersfield on State Route 99. It blends a long agricultural heritage (cotton, almonds, potatoes) with a fast-growing logistics and manufacturing footprint — Amazon, Target, FedEx, and Ross operate major distribution facilities here. That dual economy makes Shafter both a job center in its own right and a practical Bakersfield commuter town.
Home prices in Shafter
The median list in Shafter is $444,990.
Top places in Shafter
- Shafter Depot Museum — railroad and local history in the historic Santa Fe depot.
- Minter Field Air Museum — WWII Army airfield history, just south of town.
- Distribution/logistics corridor along SR 99 — the Amazon/Target/FedEx/Ross facilities.
- Shafter's historic downtown — Central Avenue commercial district.
- Surrounding almond orchards and farmland.
Commuting from Shafter
- Shafter to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 18 miles via SR 99 — typically about 20–25 minutes. Many residents also work at the Shafter-area distribution centers themselves. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Shafter FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shafter, CA?
The median list in Shafter is $444,990. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Shafter, CA?
Shafter to downtown Bakersfield is roughly 18 miles via SR 99 — typically about 20–25 minutes. Many residents also work at the Shafter-area distribution centers themselves. (Drive time not independently timed.)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.