Shafter / Wasco

Bakersfield · California · United States · Pop. 22K

Overall Score

6 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Transit Strong in Entertainment Strong in Commute

Agricultural communities northwest of Bakersfield with affordable housing, rose growing heritage in Wasco, and a rural San Joaquin Valley character.

Neighborhood Profile

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Updated March 2026

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Good

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Affordability

—

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.No data

Key Statistics

Median Rent

—

per month

Home Value

$209,400

median

Household Income

—

median annual

Avg Commute

27.9 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

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Other Bakersfield Neighborhoods

Downtown Bakersfield / Basque Block

$500/mo

East Bakersfield / Oildale

$500/mo

Kern River Valley / Lake Isabella

$500/mo

McFarland / Delano

$855/mo

Northwest Bakersfield / Riverlakes

$1,901/mo

Oleander / Sunset

$1,704/mo

Stockdale / Gosford

$4,500/mo

Tehachapi

$998/mo

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Shafter / Wasco

Bakersfield · California · United States · Pop. 22K

Overall Score

6 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Transit Strong in Entertainment Strong in Commute

Agricultural communities northwest of Bakersfield with affordable housing, rose growing heritage in Wasco, and a rural San Joaquin Valley character.

Neighborhood Profile

Tap any card to learn what the score measures.

Updated March 2026

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Good

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Affordability

—

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.No data

Key Statistics

Median Rent

—

per month

Home Value

$209,400

median

Household Income

—

median annual

Avg Commute

27.9 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

Explore Shafter / Wasco

Other Bakersfield Neighborhoods

Downtown Bakersfield / Basque Block

$500/mo

East Bakersfield / Oildale

$500/mo

Kern River Valley / Lake Isabella

$500/mo

McFarland / Delano

$855/mo

Northwest Bakersfield / Riverlakes

$1,901/mo

Oleander / Sunset

$1,704/mo

Stockdale / Gosford

$4,500/mo

Tehachapi

$998/mo

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