Living in Redding, CA
Redding is the 372nd-largest city in the US, home to about 94,000 people in 2025. Its population has been roughly flat since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (100.7 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 94,092+0.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $382,3005.4 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,379/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $70,466median, per year
- Price level
- 100.7US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 57° / 100°lows 38° / 67°
- Average commute
- 17 min9% work from home
- State income tax
- 13.3%top rate, graduated
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County: Shasta County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 564 ft
Metro area: Redding, CA
Cost of living in Redding
The median home in Redding is worth $382,300 and the median household earns $70,466 a year, so a typical home costs about 5.4 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,379 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Redding, CA metro area at 100.7, with housing at 89.4 and goods at 105.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $75,500 here. California taxes wages at a top rate of 13.3%. The average combined state and local sales tax in California is 9.03%.
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Redding weather
Average highs run from 57°F in January to 100°F in July, and January nights average 38°F. It gets 34 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are April to May and October.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Redding
People and work
The median resident is 38.8 years old, and 27% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 55% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 17 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 38.8416th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 55%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,58259.5 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%2% walk, 0.9% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.3%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 14.1%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1983median year
Who moves to Redding, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Sacramento (Sacramento County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and Concord (Contra Costa County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Sacramento (Sacramento County), San Diego (San Diego County) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Shasta County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: wildfire, inland flooding.
Home prices
+0.9% in a year
Up 20% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Redding, CA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
76% good days
1 day unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Redding, CA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Redding
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Pros
- Data Commutes are short: 17 minutes each way on average.
Cons
- Data California's top income tax rate is 13.3%, among the highest in the country.
- Data Sales tax is high: 9.03% on average with local taxes.
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 106 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near Redding
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 67 mi | 105,081 | $468,100 | 101.2 | Compare |
| Medford, OR | 121 mi | 86,494 | $417,100 | 101.4 | Compare |
| Rocklin, CA | 139 mi | 76,821 | $703,400 | 106.7 | Compare |
| Roseville, CA | 141 mi | 167,302 | $661,400 | 106.7 | Compare |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 145 mi | 86,348 | $454,600 | 106.7 | Compare |
| Sacramento, CA | 149 mi | 536,449 | $506,300 | 106.7 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Redding a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show short commutes; the trade-offs are 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Redding side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Redding?
The Census Bureau estimates Redding had 94,092 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 93,888 in April 2020 (+0.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Redding?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $75,500 in the Redding area. The median household here earns $70,466.
When is the best time to visit Redding?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, April to May and October are the most comfortable months. July averages 100°F and January 57°F for daytime highs.
What county is Redding in?
Redding is in Shasta County, California. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Redding in?
Redding is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Redding?
About 564 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 13.3% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Redding. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Redding, CA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Redding Municipal Airport, CA station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.