Redding : California

Redding is a city of 90,000 in north central California.  It is the county seat of Shasta County and experiences hot summers and wet winters which are conducive to its farming and ranching lifestyle. This north state area provides water to Southern California from the Shasta Dam, which in turn provides great outdoor recreation opportunities to the area.  Photo of Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay courtesy of Wikipedia and Razster.

The median home value was $243,200 in late 2016, according to Zillow.com. There is at least one active adult community (see Redding Active Communities link above).

The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay is a dramatic pedestrian span that works as an accurate sundial on the summer solstice.  The Cascade Theatre is a a classic art deco building. Turtle Bay Exploration Park offers a museum and 20 acre garden.  Redding and Shasta County are considerably more affordable than the coastal region, Bay Area, and LA regions of California.

  The nearest major airport is in Sacramento approximately 2 hours away.

People who like outdoor activities, beautiful scenery, a ranching and farming community, and a rural lifestyle in the wonderful California climate.

Tourism, medical services, ranching and farming activities, and local business supporting these.

The Cascade Theatre is the local performance venue. Downtown Redding is experiencing a remarkable turnarond with new restaurants and businesses opening each month.  Marketfest is a weekly festival held on Thursdays.