Shasta County, California
Shasta Lake Real Estate and Local Guide
A Northern California city that serves as the gateway to Shasta Dam and the Shasta Lake reservoir. It was formed in 1993 from five communities that grew up around Shasta Dam construction.
Living in Shasta Lake
Incorporated in 1993 from the merger of five communities that developed around Shasta Dam construction, which began in 1938. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $61,319 median household
EducationAbout 13.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyShasta County
Homes in Shasta Lake
Owner-occupiedAbout 62% of housing units
Single-family housesRoughly 83% of homes
Median home valueAbout $273,000
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Shasta Lake home
Shasta Dam
Source: en.wikipedia.org
The city is the closest settlement to Shasta Dam and its reservoir
Lake Shasta Caverns
Source: nps.gov
National Natural Landmark limestone caves reached by boat across the reservoir
Shasta Lake reservoir
Source: upstateca.com
Reservoir behind Shasta Dam popular for houseboating, fishing, and boating
City of Shasta Lake parks
Source: cityofshastalake.gov
Municipal parks including Shasta Park and Claire Engle Park plus a community center