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Shasta Lake, CA

Shasta Lake, CA.

Population: 10,350 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Shasta Lake, CA is $299,917 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,782/month. 6 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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$299,917

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$299,917
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+6.2%
10-year appreciation
+76.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$312,141
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
$320,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
-1.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,782/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.8 : 1
Schools include
Mountain Lakes High, Gateway Educational Options, Central Valley High, Grand Oaks Elementary, Gateway Community Day

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
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
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 (7.7 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
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.0 in
Annual snowfall
67.9 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
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
355
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,816
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (12 mi)
National parks include
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Tews Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING, PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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
1982
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,683
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

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

Shasta LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$299,917$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,782/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,683$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 Shasta Lake, CA?
$299,917.
What is the median sale price in Shasta Lake, CA?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Shasta Lake, CA?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Shasta Lake, CA?
Typical rent: $1,782/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shasta Lake, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Shasta Lake, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Shasta Lake, CA. 15 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 Shasta Lake, 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 Shasta Lake, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shasta Lake, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Shasta Lake, CA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Shasta Lake, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Shasta Lake, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Shasta Lake, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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