And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Shaver Lake has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Of important note, Shaver Lake is also a town of artists. Shaver Lake has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Shaver Lake’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Shaver Lake telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.05% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Shaver Lake is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.
In addition, Shaver Lake is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.
Because of many things, Shaver Lake is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Shaver Lake a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Shaver Lake has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Shaver Lake’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Shaver Lake is worth considering.
In Shaver Lake, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 43.36 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Shaver Lake doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
