Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Redding

Affordability in Redding, CA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Redding is $1,379 and the median household income is $70,466 per year. About 45% of Redding residents are renters, reflecting a sizable renter community in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Redding Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 677 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Redding

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Redding rates 26 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 26 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 75 for bikeability. Most daily errands will require a car, though some bus service is available and cycling infrastructure is relatively strong.

Schools

Redding is served by 42 schools across 18 districts, including 21 elementary, 4 middle, and 16 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Redding, CA

The median household income in Redding is $70,466 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent in the city is $1,379 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a household budget. Redding has 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 536 units tracked on Lease Lantern.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 13 affordable housing properties in Redding were mapped for flood zone exposure. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood hazard data.