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Arcata, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
Arcata, CA
At a Glance
How Arcata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arcata a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arcata residents earn a median household income of $48,731 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,772. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcata is $466,600 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $488,248. Median rent is $1,287/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Arcata reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,300/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.
Education
45.1% of adults in Arcata hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcata has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.