Living in Shasta Lake, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shasta Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Shasta Lake has 10,311 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $67,401 (32% lower than the California median), the median home value is $294,400, the median rent is $1,298/month.
Shasta Lake at a glance
- Population
- 10,311
- Median age
- 41.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $67,401State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $294,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,298/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Shasta Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Shasta Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shasta Lake the median home value is $294,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Shasta Lake median household income
The median household income in Shasta Lake is $67,401 and the income per person is $34,465. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Shasta Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,330
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.54
Shasta Lake demographics
- Population
- 10,311
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 4,035
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shasta Lake ›
Education in Shasta Lake
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Shasta Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shasta Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Shasta Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake | 10,311 | $67,401 | $294,400 | $1,298 |
| Keswick | 240 | $71,442 | $388,100 | — |
| Bella Vista | 4,511 | $90,566 | $464,300 | — |
| Redding | 93,409 | $70,466 | $382,300 | $1,379 |
| Jones Valley | 1,122 | $82,083 | $197,300 | — |
| Shasta | 1,387 | $111,250 | $395,500 | — |
| Palo Cedro | 3,685 | $120,152 | $551,600 | $1,375 |
| Centerville | 1,954 | $122,500 | $595,900 | — |
| French Gulch | 154 | $34,375 | — | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Shasta Lake, CA?
The median household income in Shasta Lake is $67,401, 32% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shasta Lake?
The median home value in Shasta Lake is $294,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Shasta Lake?
The median gross rent in Shasta Lake is $1,298 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Shasta Lake, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Shasta Lake?
The median age in Shasta Lake is 41.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Shasta Lake?
The average commute to work in Shasta Lake is 20 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shasta Lake?
The unemployment rate in Shasta Lake is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shasta Lake?
15.3% of adults in Shasta Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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