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Shasta Lake.
About
Life in Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake is a community of 10,334 people in California. The median household income is $67,401, median rent runs about $1,298 per month, and median home values are around $294,000. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.
Shasta Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Shasta Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Shasta Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (30.6%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.1%
of households
Married Couples
48.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Shasta Lake
In Shasta Lake, rent runs 36% below the CA average, and home values are 60% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,679
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $299,117 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Shasta Lake
Unemployment in Shasta County, which includes Shasta Lake, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Shasta Lake: Shasta County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Shasta County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Shasta Lake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.5 min avg
How Shasta Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Shasta Lake, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)
Regional airport · few flights87k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office, which covers Shasta Lake, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
319.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
485.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Shasta County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Shasta County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Shasta County, which includes Shasta Lake, the most common type is heavy snow, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Heavy Snow | $7.0M |
| 2024 | 40 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 31 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 50 | Drought | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 31 | Wildfire | $52,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | Flood | $104,500 |
| 2018 | 25 | Wildfire | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
90 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Shasta County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Shasta County, which includes Shasta Lake, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Shasta County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Shasta Lake has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
6
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 10.51" |
| Feb | 59°F | 42°F | 11.41" |
| Mar | 63°F | 44°F | 9.24" |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 4.61" |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 2.93" |
| Jun | 88°F | 63°F | 1.51" |
| Jul | 97°F | 69°F | 0.14" |
| Aug | 96°F | 68°F | 0.16" |
| Sep | 90°F | 63°F | 0.52" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 62°F | 46°F | 6.59" |
| Dec | 54°F | 41°F | 11.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Shasta Lake
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Shasta Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Redding
Patients' Hospital of Redding
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.8 mi away · Redding
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Redding
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Shasta Lake (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 809 students · in-state tuition $40,880 · 64% graduate · median earnings $62,250 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
13 mi awayLassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
52 mi awayLava Beds National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayTule Lake National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayRedwood National and State Parks
National and State Parks
99 mi awayCities Near Shasta Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Shasta Lake FAQ
Is Shasta Lake, California affordable?⌄
Shasta Lake's median rent is $1,298/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $67,401/year. Median home value is $294,400.
Is Shasta Lake, California safe?⌄
Shasta Lake is policed by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 320 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 485 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Shasta Lake, California?⌄
Shasta County, which includes Shasta Lake, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Shasta Lake, California?⌄
The cost of living in Shasta Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,298/month and median household income is $67,401/year. The median home value is $294,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Shasta Lake, California?⌄
The average commute in Shasta Lake is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from