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Blue Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
Blue Lake, CA
At a Glance
How Blue Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blue Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blue Lake residents earn a median household income of $52,813 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,169. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Blue Lake is $460,800 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,497. Median rent is $1,247/month, with 40.9% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Blue Lake reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,955/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Blue Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.