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Redding, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Redding.

Population: 112,523 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Redding, CA is $386,094 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,833 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,681/month. 42 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inland flooding, wildfire, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,094

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$386,094
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+6.7%
10-year appreciation
+60.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$400,509
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,833
Median list price
$412,300
Median price per sqft
$254
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
417
For-sale inventory
454
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
364
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
130

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,681/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,201/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,209/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,581/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,189/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
42
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
4
High schools
10
Charter schools
11
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Shasta-Trinity ROP, University Preparatory District, Monarch Learning Center District
Schools include
Shasta-Trinity ROP, University Preparatory, Monarch Learning Center, Shasta Charter Academy, Grant Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
135
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iron Mountain Mine (6.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.3°F
Average low
50.7°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
19.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,013
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,865
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,618

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (8 mi)
National parks include
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
4
Hospitals include
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING, PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING, SHASTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-77 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
25.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,719
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,359
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ReddingState medianUS median
Typical home value$386,094$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$405,833$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,681/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,719$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Redding, CA?
$386,094.
What is the median sale price in Redding, CA?
$405,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Redding, CA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Redding, CA?
Typical rent: $1,681/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Redding, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Redding, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 135 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Redding, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Redding, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Redding, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Redding, CA?
42 schools (21 elementary, 4 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Redding, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Redding, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Redding, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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