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Anderson, California

city · Shasta County

At a glance

11,255
Population
$283,000
Median home value (all homes)
7% below U.S. median
$344,637
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$962/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$47,375
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
19.7 min
Average commute
86.8%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Locations with fiber available
7.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities9% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost5% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college65 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates88.3%
College graduates15.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city ANDERSON COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACED is a 501(c)3 with a mission to recruit quality residential and commercial development, support small business creation and expansion, and market new investment opportunities. It aims to cultivate a regional appeal to businesses, families and visitors in Anderson, CA.
county Economic Development of Shasta County
Shasta Economic Development Corporation is an economic development organization dedicated to providing the support and resources necessary to help businesses in Shasta County thrive. It helps businesses understand the economic landscape, identify incentives, access funding, and pursue workforce development and infrastructure options.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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