Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake, CA Area Guide
Incredible mountains and a pristine lake meet in this NoCal locale
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Shasta Lake sits exactly 10 miles north of Redding and encompasses nearly 11 square miles of incredible northern California land just south of the reservoir with the same name. Shasta Lake residents enjoy an overall small-town vibe that’s punctuated by incredible mountainous surroundings and an overall outdoorsy feel. There’s a bevy of single-family homes for rent in this active community. There’s plenty of locally owned businesses along Shasta Dam Boulevard to take care of daily errands or a night out. Shasta Lake is close to the Lake Shasta Dam, providing incredible views of the water and easy access to the surrounding marinas and access points. Shasta Lake neighbors Interstate 5 to the east, making it easy to commute down to Redding or north to many of the national forests in Northern California.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,009
Average: $64,370
Education
1,507
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,134
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shasta Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shasta Lake, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
Public
Grades K-8
602 Students
Public
Grades K-8
602 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
583 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
583 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
68 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shasta Lake (Ranger Station and Visitor Center)
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park
- McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Schreder Planetarium
- Shasta State Historic Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Redding Regional
Colleges
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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.