As of 2012, Shasta County's population is 177,223 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.55 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Shasta County is $149,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.28 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Shasta County's cost of living is 7.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Shasta County public schools spend $5,308 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.7 students per teacher in Shasta County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Shasta County is 13.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Shasta County jobs have Increased by 2.93 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Shasta County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |