At a Glance
Median Income
$108,500
$54,243 per capita
Home Value
$392,000
Zillow: $385,395
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
12.2% smoking rate
How Shasta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shasta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shasta a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shasta residents earn a median household income of $108,500 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,243. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Shasta is $392,000 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,395. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
37.4% of adults in Shasta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shasta has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,330
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,500
Per Capita$54,243
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$392,000
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$385,395
Housing Units541
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.2%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation876 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Shasta was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% 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.