2019 Best Places to Live in the Redding AreaAbout this List

Shasta

• Town in California

• B

• A

• 1,776 Population

Redding

• Town in California
• 288 reviews

Current Resident: Redding has changed a lot in the last 40 years, but the recreation and outdoor activities that are literally minutes away are still awesome. This city is mostly conservative without much diversity. Not much of a gang problem but a huge homeless population which carries its own challenges that no one seems to have an answer for.
Redding has a community college and a small 4yr private college, as well as several large active churches. Crime, drug use and homelessness are the problems, while recreation, friendliness and relatively affordable living are the pluses. It’s still much much better than living in the city.
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• C+

• B+

• 91,236 Population

Shasta Lake

• Town in California
• 13 reviews

Visitor: I have been there a few times to visit family, and it was a fun experience! Lots of residents have dogs.
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• C+

• C+

• 10,125 Population

Red Bluff

• Town in California
• 60 reviews

Current Resident: I was born and raised in Red Bluff, and I absolutely love this little town. It's a small town where everyone knows everyone. Just like you see in movies based on little towns, sports are extremely popular here, especially baseball. I have no complaints about Red Bluff besides the fact that there's not a whole lot to do, but to an extent that's the beauty of this town. You make your own fun and spend more time socializing outside.
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• C+

• B-

• 14,111 Population

Anderson

• Town in California
• 18 reviews

Nearby Resident: Quaint little town, with fantastic schools, thrifts stores, and a real community feel. We are frequently driving through, and our kids go to school in the area so we know it pretty well. What impresses me the most about Anderson is the spirit of the people. Whether they are going to school, working to support their families, or striving to get back on their feet- there is a lot of heart an character to this town, and we are grateful to know some of the wonderful people in it.
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• C

• B

• 10,176 Population

Cottonwood

• Town in California
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: There are some of the most kind people in the community, good surrounding schools, great teachers. There are also a ton of tweaks and drug addicts, drug and gang life is huge. It is not very safe at all. The surrounding cities are not very safe as well. It is very close to mountains and Sacramento, and lakes which is nice! The shops are cute. You could raise a family here, small town feel, but the drug thing is an issue for sure. The sports here are awesome lots of competition. The weather is amazing, despite the droughts.
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• C-

• B

• 3,268 Population

Keswick

• Town in California

• B-

• A

• 449 Population

Bella Vista

• Town in California

• C

• B+

• 2,771 Population

Millville

• Town in California

• C

• A-

• 657 Population

Palo Cedro

• Town in California
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Palo Cedro is a small country town about 8 miles East of Redding. I grew up out here and loved it. Before the high school was built in the 90’s, very few people came this way but it has grown over the years but still a small country town. The restaurants closes early, grocery store closes at 11 and roads are pretty empty by 8 pm. We moved back here about 5 years ago and can’t think of living anywhere else. The people in Palo Cedro are very friendly and wave at each other as they drive by. You can hear birds, horses, faint dogs barking in the distant, and even frogs. the streets are safe for your kids to play in and ride their bikes around this little town. The crime is pretty minimal but Redding isn’t as great.
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• C

• B+

• 1,253 Population

Mountain Gate

• Town in California

• C

• C+

• 971 Population

Bend

• Town in California

• C-

• B-

• 505 Population

Lakehead

• Town in California

• C-

• C+

• 596 Population