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Point Arena, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
Point Arena, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Point Arena a Good Place to Live?
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 4.7% (31% 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 $571,992. 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.
Safety & Crime
Point Arena reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,533/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.