At a Glance
Median Income
$69,443
$37,685 per capita
Home Value
$363,800
Zillow: $387,376
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
678/100K
1,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Redding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redding 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
Redding residents earn a median household income of $69,443 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,685. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Redding is $363,800 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,376. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 30.6% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Redding reports 678 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,774/100K. The murder rate is 6.5/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Redding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redding has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population93,268
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,568/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,443
Per Capita$37,685
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
B+
Home Value$363,800
Rent$1,323
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$387,376
Housing Units39,592
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent678/100K
Property1,774/100K
Murder6.5/100K
Assault457/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Redding was founded in 1887.
The median home in Redding was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% 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.