Big Bend, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
132
Population
23/sq mi density
$28,958
Median Income
$20,219 per capita
$850
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
1,083 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,958 median income, 19.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
80
Median year built: 1971
Ownership vs. Renting
80.0%
Owner-Occupied
20.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$850/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,708 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 80 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
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