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Redding, California

city · Shasta County

At a glance

93,409
Population
$382,300
Median home value (all homes)
26% above U.S. median
$395,544
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,379/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$70,466
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
6.99%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost11% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Simpson University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college57 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates26.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Redding Economic Development
The City of Redding Economic Development Program provides information and linkages to other area resources that can assist companies in a variety of economic development needs.
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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