3 census tracts · pop 15,130 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 7.5/10
· range 6.6–8.5
North Shafter is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Shafter with 3 census tracts and a population of 15,130 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 7.5/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 47% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 25% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,101/month sits 12% lower than the Shafter citywide average ($1,253).
Risk score
7.5
Elevated
3 tracts · population-weighted
North Shafter vs ShafterHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority88%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport75%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in North Shafter
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
28.8%Housing insecurity
15.7%Utility shutoff threat
35.9%Food insecurity
34.2%SNAP enrollment
24.1%No health insurance
41.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About North Shafter
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for North Shafter?
North Shafter scores 7.5/10 (Elevated tier) across 3 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does North Shafter compare to Shafter overall?
North Shafter scores 0.3 points lower than Shafter overall (7.8/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,101 vs $1,253.
Q3
What is the average rent in North Shafter?
Average gross rent in North Shafter is $1,101/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of North Shafter residents are renters?
40% of North Shafter households are renter-occupied (vs 35% in Shafter). The neighborhood has 15,130 residents.
Q5
Is North Shafter a high social-vulnerability area?
North Shafter sits in the 85th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in North Shafter have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in North Shafter is census tract 06029004102 (score 8.5/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6.6 to 8.5, a spread of 1.9 points.
Q7
How safe is North Shafter for landlords?
North Shafter carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (7.5/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Shafter as a whole (7.8/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of North Shafter?
North Shafter has 15,148 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (83.3%), White (non-Hispanic) (15.4%), Other / Multiracial (0.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
