What is Redding, CA Like? Local Information by Local Real Estate Experts

Let's talk weather first, since that's a common question we get as real estate agents:

Climate

Winter (October-April) provides the most precipitation of any season in Redding-the weather tends to be either rainy or foggy and snow does occur at times. Summers are hot and dry, but rain is possible, usually a thunderstorm. The average daily maximum temperature in July stays near 100 degrees Fahrenheit. While the official high temperature in July is listed at 118 degrees, the temperature has been known to reach 120 degrees in some areas of Redding.

Redding is the state's largest city north of Sacramento, as well as the northernmost designated metropolitan area and city with over 100,000 people in California. It is the fourth largest city in the Sacramento Valley and the northernmost in the Central Valley.

Demographics

As of the census^[5] of 2000, there were 80,865 people, 32,103 households, and 20,995 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,383.8 people per square mile (534.3/km²). There were 33,802 housing units at an average density of 578.4/sq mi (223.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.70% White, 1.05% African American, 2.23% Native American, 2.95% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.64% from other races, and 3.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.43% of the population.

There were 32,103 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was above age 64. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

Median Income

The median income for a household in the city was $34,194, and the median income for a family was $41,164. Males had a median income of $35,985 versus $24,652 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,207. 15.6% of the population and 11.3% of families were below the poverty line. 21.2% of those under the age of 18, and 7.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Politics

In the state legislature Redding is located in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Sam Aanestad, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen. Federally, Redding is located in California's 2nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +13^[6] and is represented by Republican Wally Herger.

Redding is the proposed capital of the State of Jefferson, a failed 1940's-origin secessionist movement which includes rural Northern California and Southern Oregon. The movement was born from economic troubles in the area, in addition to a perceived indifference from leaders in Salem and Sacramento to the needs of rural citizens of their respective states.

Transportation

Transportation

Major Highways

• Interstate 5 runs through the east central portion of this city.
• CA 299, formerly U.S. 299, runs through the western, central, and northeastern parts of the city.
• CA 44 runs through the middle and eastern part of town. It is on surface streets for much of its route through Redding
• CA 273, was formerly the Interstate 5 Business Route, and also formerly the U.S. 99, directly through the city.

Rail transportation

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Redding, operating its Coast Starlight daily in both directions between Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California.

Redding provides a city bus transportation system called RABA (Redding Area Bus Authority). RABA provides routes throughout the city of Redding and also provides transportation throughout Redding's suburbs.

Air Transportation

Air Transportation for the Redding area is provided by two general aviation airports. Redding Municipal Airport, located south of Redding, has scheduled regional airline service from two airlines, Horizon Air, and SkyWest (United Express). The smaller Benton Airpark is located on the western side of Redding.

Surrounding Towns

Surrounding towns

• Anderson (10 mi South) (pop. 11,000)
• Olinda-Happy Valley (11 mi Southwest) (pop. 1,200)
• Cottonwood (15 mi South) (pop. 3,000)
• Red Bluff (31 mi South) (pop. 20,000)
• Shasta Lake (8 mi North) (pop. 10,300)
• Lakehead (26 mi North) (pop. 1,228)
• Palo Cedro (9 mi East) (pop. 4,000)
• Millville (13 mi East) (pop. 810)
• Whitmore (27 mi East) (pop. 593)
• Shingletown (29 mi East) (pop. 2,222)
• Bella Vista (8 mi Northeast) (pop. 1,218)
• Oak Run (23 mi Northeast) (pop. 820)
• Round Mountain (31 mi Northeast) (pop. 350)
• Burney (53 miles Northeast)
• Fall River Mills {72 miles Northeast} {pop.648}
• Shasta (6 mi West) (pop. 750)
• Igo (11 mi West)
• French Gulch (18 mi West) (pop. 100)
• Platina (39 mi Southwest)