Shasta Lake

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Shasta Lake, CA

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Incredible mountains and a pristine lake meet in this NoCal locale

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Shasta Lake sits exactly 10 miles north of Redding and encompasses nearly 11 square miles of incredible northern California land just south of the reservoir with the same name. Shasta Lake residents enjoy an overall small-town vibe that’s punctuated by incredible mountainous surroundings and an overall outdoorsy feel. There’s a bevy of single-family homes for rent in this active community. There’s plenty of locally owned businesses along Shasta Dam Boulevard to take care of daily errands or a night out. Shasta Lake is close to the Lake Shasta Dam, providing incredible views of the water and easy access to the surrounding marinas and access points. Shasta Lake neighbors Interstate 5 to the east, making it easy to commute down to Redding or north to many of the national forests in Northern California.

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Grand Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

318 Students

6
out of 10

Shasta Lake

Public

Grades K-8

616 Students

4
out of 10

Shasta Lake

Public

Grades K-8

616 Students

4
out of 10

Central Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

625 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shasta Lake (Ranger Station and Visitor Center)
  • Turtle Bay Exploration Park
  • McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
  • Schreder Planetarium
  • Shasta State Historic Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Redding Regional

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.