QUARTZ HILL NEIGHBORHOOD

Quartz Hill / Benton Tract: A Comprehensive Guide to One of Redding's Premier Neighborhoods

Discover Quartz Hill and nearby Benton Tract, a tranquil and distinctive neighborhood in Redding, California. Known for its peaceful rural setting, diverse community, and excellent living conditions, Quartz Hill / Benton Tract offers a unique blend of affordability and quality. As your trusted realtor in Shasta County, I’m here to provide you with an in-depth look at this exceptional area.

The median real estate price in Quartz Hill / Benton Tract is $455,724, making it more affordable than 83.1% of neighborhoods in California and 36.7% of neighborhoods nationwide. It's a diverse mix of higher end custom homes with property up on the hillsides of Quartz Hill, and slightly more affordable units with some rentals mixed in as you move more towards the Benton side closer to the river.

Schools in the area include Turtle Bay School, Sequoia Middle School, and Shasta High School. While being only a few minutes away from central Redding and all the shopping and amenities therein, it's also a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts. It's not only a short distance from Digger Bay at Lake Shasta as well as Whiskeytown Lake, but it's also very close to several trailheads along the Sacramento River such as Keswick Dam Trailhead, and the Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge. Did we mention it's also only a couple minutes drive from the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay and the Redding Civic Auditorium?

Quartz Hill / Benton Tract is also an ideal location for retirees, ranking better for retirement living than 85.7% of neighborhoods in California. The area is peaceful, safe, and boasts a mix of college-educated seniors. It’s an upper-middle-income neighborhood, with incomes higher than 70.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.

The working population in Quartz Hill / Benton Tract is primarily employed in executive, management, and professional occupations (48.7%), followed by sales and service jobs (18.4%), manufacturing and laborer roles (17.8%), and clerical, assistant, and tech support positions (15.2%). This diverse occupational mix contributes to the neighborhood's dynamic character.

Quartz Hill / Benton Tract offers convenience for commuters, with 56.6% of residents having a commute of under 15 minutes, one of the shortest in the country. The majority (83.8%) drive alone, while 7.6% carpool, emphasizing the neighborhood's car-friendly nature.

For more information or to explore available properties, feel free to contact me, Adam Schwartz, your local real estate expert dedicated to finding your perfect home in Shasta County.