Mountain Gate, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
763 Population 385/sq mi density
$26,655 Median Income $21,488 per capita
$144,900 Home Value $293,285 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,655 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $1,433/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Gate, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,655
65% below
$21,488 per capita
Home Value
$144,900
49% below
Zillow: $293,285
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
23% above
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
46.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Mountain Gate Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mountain Gate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
35%
Home Value
51%
Rent
123%
Poverty
373%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain Gate a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain Gate residents earn a median household income of $26,655 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain Gate is $144,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,285. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 28.2% 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 1975.

Education

20.9% of adults in Mountain Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain Gate has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population763
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,655
Per Capita$21,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.3%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

B+
Home Value$144,900
Rent$1,433
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$293,285
Housing Units450
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain63.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,134 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain Gate was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.