Why Live in Weed
Situated at the base of Mount Shasta, Weed is a small Northern California town of almost 3,000 residents. “It’s a typical, older, small town. Everyone’s in your business, and families have been there for generations,” says Donna Kalayjian, a broker and the owner of Hearthstone Realty, who grew up in the area and went to Weed High School. Cheerful flower bushes stretch toward the sun in front of homes that tend to sit close to each other, especially near downtown Weed, where sidewalks are sparse. Cottages largely built between 1900 and 1970 cost between $125,000 and $315,000, and ranch-style homes constructed from the 1960s through the 1980s are mostly concentrated near the community college campus. Lots go up to an acre in size, and many feature views of Mount Shasta. Children may start their schooling with grades K-8 at Weed Elementary School, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche. They may then move forward to Weed High School, which receives a B-plus and has 13 athletic programs, including skiing, snowboarding, swimming and golf. Students may pursue certificates in career pathways from residential and commercial construction to graphic design or business management, among
