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Shasta Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
Shasta Lake, CA
At a Glance
How Shasta Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shasta Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shasta Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shasta Lake residents earn a median household income of $61,319 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,281. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Lake is $273,000 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,285. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 29.7% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Shasta Lake reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,292/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Shasta Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shasta Lake has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.