In Shasta, California, the median home price is $374,561; median household income is $72,636; the population is 181,436; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Shasta at a glance
Population
181,436
Median Household Income
$72,636
Typical Home Value
$374,561
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
315.6
Avg Commute Time
19.8
About Shasta
Shasta has a population of 181,436. The median home value is $374,561, 56% below the California median. Median household income is $72,636 (27% below the California median). The most populated towns are Redding, Central Shasta, and East Shasta.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Shasta
5 towns, by population.
Shasta at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Shasta?
- Shasta has a population of 181,436 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Shasta?
- The median home value in Shasta is $374,561. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Shasta?
- Median household income in Shasta is $72,636 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Shasta in?
- Shasta is in California.
- How many towns are in Shasta?
- Shasta contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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