At a Glance
Median Income
$74,242
$43,574 per capita
Home Value
$244,800
Zillow: $316,312
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
14.6% smoking rate
How Shingletown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shingletown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shingletown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shingletown residents earn a median household income of $74,242 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,574. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Shingletown is $244,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,312. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 32.0% 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 1984.
Education
18.8% of adults in Shingletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shingletown has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,188
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,242
Per Capita$43,574
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,800
Rent$1,068
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$316,312
Housing Units1,432
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,646 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Shingletown was built in 1984.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.0% 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.