Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Redding a good place to live?
Downtown Redding is a good place to live. Downtown Redding is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Downtown Redding has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.5 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $43,315 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Redding are renters, with 84.6% of residents renting and 15.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Redding can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Redding neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Redding, CA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Redding, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Redding?
The median home price in Downtown Redding is $372,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $74,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Redding. The average household income in Downtown Redding is $43K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Redding?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Redding are:
- Shasta High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Manzanita Elementary School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Sequoia Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Downtown Redding?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Redding are:
- St. Joseph School has a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Redding, Redding, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Redding, Redding, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Redding, Redding, CA are Magnolia, Garden Tract, Lakeview, Greenwood and Kutras.
