Nestled in the north end of the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County and its three Cities - Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake - are 545 miles north of Los Angeles; 162 miles north of Sacramento; 433 miles south of Portland, Oregon; and 592 miles south of Seattle, Washington.
Redding is a growing center of commerce and industry-the recognized metropolitan marketplace of Northern California, serving not only Shasta County, but the adjacent counties of Tehama, Trinity and Siskiyou.
Redding-home of the world famous Sundial Bridge-is centrally located in a region of far northern California that is rich in culture, heritage, and scenic landscapes. The area boasts an abundance of lakes, rivers, and streams, natural attractions, state and national parks, back-country roads, and recreational opportunities.
Redding offers convenient shopping, quality restaurants, and plentiful lodging choices, making it the perfect ‘base camp’ for exploring everything the region has to offer, including world-class fishing, nature tourism, shopping, sports activities, water adventures, and quality attractions.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $244,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $312,024; Detached houses: $337,546; Townhouses or other attached units: $290,031; In 2-unit structures: $314,634; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $952,339; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $585,841; Mobile homes: $75,642; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $140,370
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 90,521. Redding cover 58.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 557 feet above sea level. Area code 530.
Weather
Redding, CA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 98.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 35.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Redding is 33.52 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 6.50 Inches.
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th of Los Angeles; 162 miles north of Sacramento; 433 miles south of Portland, Oregon; and 592 miles south of Seattle, Washington.