At a Glance
Median Income
$105,726
$56,191 per capita
Home Value
$431,300
Zillow: $561,579
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
12.0% smoking rate
How Point Arena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Arena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Point Arena a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Point Arena residents earn a median household income of $105,726 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,191. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Point Arena is $431,300 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $561,579. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 28.0% 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 1977.
Education
34.9% of adults in Point Arena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Arena has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population831
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density607/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,726
Per Capita$56,191
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A
Home Value$431,300
Rent$1,201
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$561,579
Housing Units273
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation219 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Point Arena was founded in 1908.
The median home in Point Arena was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (114 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.