Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Red Bluff
Red Bluff, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,194
Population
16,551
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A charming small town with Northern California’s stunning natural beauty all around
Small Town
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Rural
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Historic
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River
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Thirty miles down Interstate 5 from Redding, Red Bluff is a small Northern California city on the banks of the Sacramento River. A combination of gorgeous historic architecture and stunning views of the surrounding mountains gives Redding a picturesque quality that permeates the entire community. The location is ideal for nature lovers, with some of the region’s most enthralling nature preserves (including Shasta-Trinity National Forest) just minutes away in every direction. With a healthy variety of rental options available for every taste and budget, living in this timeless community is within reach for anyone.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,572
Average: $50,970
Education
2,223
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,417
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Red Bluff has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Red Bluff, CA is $1,091 for a studio, $1,194 for one bedroom, $1,013 for two bedrooms, and $724 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Bluff has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,194/month
629 Sq Ft
House
$1,738/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Red Bluff, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
102 Students
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
Public
Grades K-8
102 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
229 Students
Public
Grades K-8
195 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
128 Students
Lincoln Street Independent School
Public
Grades K-8
82 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,586 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
128 Students
Salisbury High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
Tehama County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
51 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sacramento River Discovery Center
- William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
Commuter Rail
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- Redding Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.