Mount Shasta, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
Mount Shasta, CA
At a Glance
How Mount Shasta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Shasta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Shasta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Shasta residents earn a median household income of $48,157 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,291. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Shasta is $283,100 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,624. Median rent is $1,477/month, with 45.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Mount Shasta reports 695 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 474/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Mount Shasta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Shasta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.