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Fortuna, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,413
Population
2,364/sq mi density
$61,603
Median Income
$34,278 per capita
$353,200
Home Value
$417,379 Zillow
$1,126
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
227
Violent Crime/100K
2,574 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,603 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$353,200 home value, $1,126/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$353,200
25% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,300
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$353,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$417,379
Median Sale Price
$409,500
Median List Price
$359,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.0%
Owner-Occupied
41.0%
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:
$1,126/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
29.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Active Inventory
41
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $353,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,379 |
| Median Sale Price | $409,500 |
| Median List Price | $359,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $250 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,126 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 29.3% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 41 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $250 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,300 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 35.3% |