Lakehead, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
523
Population
111/sq mi density
$41,684
Median Income
$30,973 per capita
$216,300
Home Value
$339,406 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$41,684 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$216,300 home value, $970/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$216,300
23% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
313
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$216,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$339,406
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.1%
Owner-Occupied
14.9%
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:
$970/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $216,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,406 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $970 |
| 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 | 85.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 313 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 37.2% |