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- The median age of a home in Arcata is 10.6% older than the median age of a home in Arcata.
 Arcata, CAUnited States, CA
 Median Home Age47  Unlock
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.5%  Unlock
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.101.2%  Unlock
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.0
 Homes Owned29.2%  Unlock
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.2%
 Homes Rented57.9%  Unlock
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arcata, CAArcata, CA
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,460  Unlock
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock
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 Vacant Housing
 Arcata, CAArcata, CA
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arcata, CAArcata, CA
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.3%  Unlock
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.4%  Unlock
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arcata, CAArcata, CA
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%  Unlock
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%  Unlock
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.2%
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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

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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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

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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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
Over 11 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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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

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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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

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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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
Over 11 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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