At a Glance
Median Income
$61,319
$29,281 per capita
Home Value
$273,000
Zillow: $299,940
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
17.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shasta Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.3% (103% 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 $299,940. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population10,334
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,319
Per Capita$29,281
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A
Home Value$273,000
Rent$1,264
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$299,940
Housing Units4,225
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.4%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain63.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation794 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Shasta Lake was founded in 1993.
The median home in Shasta Lake was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% 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.