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Arcata, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
18,578
Population
1,972/sq mi density
$48,731
Median Income
$30,772 per capita
$466,600
Home Value
$488,248 Zillow
$1,287
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
393
Violent Crime/100K
3,300 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,731 median income, 8.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$466,600 home value, $1,287/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$466,600
66% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.9%
48% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,308
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$466,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$488,248
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median List Price
$448,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
33.9%
Owner-Occupied
66.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,287/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,668/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
17 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
31.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$262
Active Inventory
19
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
33.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $466,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,248 |
| Median Sale Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $448,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $262 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,287 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,668 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 31.6% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 19 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $262 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,308 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 38.6% |