Zip 96002 (Redding, CA) Rankings


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Redding, CA (96002) is a wonderful city with plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy. It has been rated very well by BestPlaces for its amenities, climate, cost of living, education, health care, housing and jobs. Redding scored especially high in the amenities category as it offers many outdoor activities such as fishing, camping and hiking on the nearby Sacramento River. Additionally, Redding was ranked high regarding its climate with warm and sunny days throughout much of the year. Furthermore, it is also considered to be an affordable city with many people able to find work due to its proximity to larger cities like San Francisco and Sacramento. The health care options are plentiful with various hospitals located in the area for medical needs. Lastly, housing is also abundant in Redding with many affordable homes being available for purchase or rent. All these factors have contributed to the excellent rankings that 96002 Redding has received from BestPlaces.

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Redding Ranked
#8 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#39 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#144 Best Green Cities
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#177 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 2 years ago

I read the previous 2 reviews and both are a bit wacky so I had to address the obvious here. This is a very decent pace to live but I have to disagree with the climate  More

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Over 5 years ago

ive lived in this city my whole life and i can not Wait to get out. you could be getting a taco at taco bell and see a horde of druggies ransacking a nearby gas station.  More

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