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Shelter Cove, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
764
Population
131/sq mi density
$46,066
Median Income
$29,628 per capita
$457,700
Home Value
$305,315 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,066 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$457,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$457,700
62% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
91.5%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
679
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$457,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$305,315
Median Sale Price
$289,000
Median List Price
$498,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.5%
Owner-Occupied
8.5%
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
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
176 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$413
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
91.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $457,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,315 |
| Median Sale Price | $289,000 |
| Median List Price | $498,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $413 |
Rent
| 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 | 176 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $413 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 679 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 37.1% |