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Blue Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
997
Population
1,608/sq mi density
$52,813
Median Income
$40,169 per capita
$460,800
Home Value
$437,497 Zillow
$1,247
Median Rent
40.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
439
Violent Crime/100K
3,955 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$460,800 home value, $1,247/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$460,800
63% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,247/mo
7% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.8%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
533
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$460,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$437,497
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.8%
Owner-Occupied
54.2%
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:
$1,247/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
45.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $460,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,497 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,247 |
| 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
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 533 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 40.9% |