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Redding
  • Town in California
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Redding

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Redding is a town in California with a population of 93,251. Redding is in Shasta County. Living in Redding offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Redding there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Redding and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Redding are above average.
    Population
    93,251
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $292,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,188
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      373.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      72.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      101.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      641.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,645.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      213.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      42%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Redding

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,624
    National
    $69,021
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