Here's what it costs to live in Redding, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, while the typical home is valued around $382,300. Households earn a median of $70,466 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$70,466
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,379
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$382,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,172
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,212
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,590
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,211
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
93,409
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,360
Per month
Avg Home Value
$390,533
Census ACS
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.4%
What is the cost of living index for Redding?
The cost of living index for Redding is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Redding?
The median gross rent in Redding is $1,379 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Redding?
The median household income in Redding is $70,466 per year.
What is the median home value in Redding?
The median home value in Redding is $382,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Redding?
Air quality data for Redding is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Redding?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
