Census ACS · #250 MSA
Redding Metro Area
The Redding, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has 181,554 residents. The median household income is $71,931 and the median home value is $347,200.
181,554
Population
48
People / sq mi
$71,931
Median Income
$347,200
Median Home Value
The Redding CBSA covers 3,776 sq mi of land at 48.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
Economy & Income
$71,931
Median Household Income
$38,746
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Redding metro's price level is 100.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.7% higher the US average. The local median income of $71,931 has the buying power of $71,442 in average-priced US metros.
100.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$71,442
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,931
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$347,200
Median Home Value
$1,267
Median Rent
65.4%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
8.6%
Work From Home
19.5 min
Avg Commute
22.9%
Foreign Born
Redding spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Redding, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 181,554 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #250 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Redding metro area is $71,931, with a per capita income of $38,746.
The Redding, Ca CBSA spans the state of California.
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Data for the Redding, Ca CBSA (39820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.