Humboldt Hill, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,421 Population 822/sq mi density
$85,438 Median Income $38,088 per capita
$408,800 Home Value $452,928 Zillow
$1,576 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,438 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$408,800 home value, $1,576/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Humboldt Hill, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,438
14% above
$38,088 per capita
Home Value
$408,800
45% above
Zillow: $452,928
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
36% above
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Humboldt Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Humboldt Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
145%
Rent
136%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Humboldt Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Humboldt Hill residents earn a median household income of $85,438 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,088. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 Humboldt Hill is $408,800 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,928. Median rent is $1,576/month, with 35.4% 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 1973.

Education

22.4% of adults in Humboldt Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Humboldt Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,421
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,438
Per Capita$38,088
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

B+
Home Value$408,800
Rent$1,576
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$452,928
Housing Units1,367
Rent Burden35.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation355 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Humboldt Hill was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.