Arcata, CA Housing


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Arcata, CA is a city located in the state of California and it has a reasonably high housing median value of $444,300, which is significantly higher than the national median value of $338,100. In the past year, the US house appreciation rate was 8.27%, while in Arcata, CA it was 6.80%. This shows that although real estate prices are on the rise across the country, they are rising more slowly in Arcata compared to other locations. Despite this discrepancy though, Arcata still remains an attractive option for those seeking a place to live due to its above average median housing value.

The median home cost in Arcata is $444,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 101.2%. Home Appreciation in Arcata is up 16.5%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Arcata real estate is 45 years old
The Rental Market in Arcata
- Renters make up 60.6% of the Arcata population
- 2.7% of houses and apartments in Arcata, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingArcata, CaliforniaUnited States
  8,134.0139,647,020.0
  4742
  $444,300$338,100
  16.5%16.6%
  56.5%57.0%
  101.2%101.1%
  $7.03$10.98
  $2,558$2,690
  29.2%57.4%
  12.9%11.2%
  57.9%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  2.7%1.9%
  1.6%0.4%
  0.0%0.7%
  0.0%0.4%
  2.2%3.6%
  6.4%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.1%2.6%
  2.3%2.4%
  4.1%2.8%
  4.3%3.9%
  1.4%4.5%
  1.9%11.3%
  0.0%13.0%
  11.1%20.1%
  35.6%13.6%
  19.4%8.3%
  14.8%9.7%
  1.3%3.9%
  1.6%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  11.2%13.6%
  11.2%13.6%
  8.2%13.6%
  15.2%13.2%
  19.0%14.8%
  8.2%13.6%
  16.9%10.0%
  6.9%4.7%
  7.1%12.2%
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Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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