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orlandodude2024

Redding in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,268 people. With a population of 93,268, Redding is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

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Jayden Bennett

Co-working spaces in Redding?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Elena R.

Worst things about Redding nobody talks about

Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $363,800, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Redding sits at 667.2 per 100K. Median household income is $69,443, which feels about average for the area. You can expe...

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Noah L.

Couple moving to Redding from out of state

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

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Lucy Johnson

What surprised you most about Redding?

Hey, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $363,800, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you g...

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Landon Smith

Is Redding walkable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 29-year-old restaurant manager and Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families th...

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Sadie Richardson

Career opportunities in Redding, CA

Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,323 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The ...

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Noah L.

Moving to Redding — what should I know?

I got a job offer in Redding, CA and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a small city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $1100-1600 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest? 4. Any hidden costs I should know abo...

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Cameron Green

Anyone regret moving to Redding?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. Median household income is $69,443, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,323 for rent here. The median home value here is around $363,800, which seems about average. The school system v...

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Brooks Sanders

Best neighborhoods in Redding

Hi all, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $363,800, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Redding sits at 667.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a...

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Ryan

Redding is underrated, change my mind

Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood...

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Savannah Anderson

Weekend activities in Redding?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $69,443 in Redding. Crime rate is something to consider -Redding sits at 667.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $363,800, which seems about average. The city has inv...

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David Watson

Weekend activities in Redding?

Hey, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Redding sits at 667.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,268 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The weat...

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Jayden Bennett

Best hidden gems in Redding

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $69,443 in Redding. Crime rate is something to consider -Redding sits at 667.2 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the c...

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Brooks Sanders

Anyone regret moving to Redding?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 93,268 people. With a population of 93,268, Redding is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $363,800, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for fami...

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denver_skylar

Commute times in Redding -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,268 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Alexa

Quick question about Redding

Hey everyone, I've been here for 6 years and With a population of 93,268, Redding is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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Cameron Green

Housing in Redding compared to Cleveland

First post here. Household incomes average around $69,443 in Redding. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? It's a...

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Bella Bennett

Housing market in Redding right now

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,323 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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Cameron Green

Healthcare options in Redding?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $69,443 in Redding. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lucas Edwards

Moving from Seattle to Redding next month

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neig...

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Ethan Brown

Life in Redding as a young professional

Homes are going for about $363,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Abigail Cook

Anyone regret moving to Redding?

Curious what people think. I work in healthcare and Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Caroline Davis

Co-working spaces in Redding?

Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Abigail Cook

Why I chose Redding over bigger cities

Alright, I'm a 26-year-old electrician and Crime rate is something to consider -Redding sits at 667.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective.

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Lucy Johnson

Couple moving to Redding from out of state

Been living here since 2023. Household incomes average around $69,443 in Redding. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aaron Reed

What I wish I knew before living in Redding

Hey, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,323 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -...

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Abigail Davis

Moving from Cleveland to Redding next month

Hello, I'm originally from Houston and Median household income is $69,443, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Redding?

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