Arcata, CA
1 neighborhoods · 21,712 residents · California
D
38/100
30
Safety Score
30
Affordability
$48K
Median Income
$442K
Median Home Value
Is Arcata, CA a Good Place to Live?
Arcata receives an overall livability grade of D (38/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in California. Safety scores D (30/100). Affordability scores D (30/100) with a median household income of $47,764 and median home values around $441,900.
About 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 12.7%. 37% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 28.
$1,251
Median Rent/mo
45.5%
College Educated
12.7%
Unemployment
37%
Owner-Occupied
28
Median Age
21,712
Population
1
Zip Codes
Humboldt
County
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Neighborhoods in Arcata
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95521Humboldt Co. | 38 D | 30 | 30 | $48K | $442K | 21,712 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.