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Arcata, CA vs Atascadero, CA

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- The median age of a home in Arcata is 14.9% older than the median age of a home in Atascadero.
 Arcata, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$696,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock49.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.101.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.5$11.0
 Homes Owned29.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented57.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arcata, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,580$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,440$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,620$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arcata, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arcata, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock44.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arcata, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock27.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.2%12.2%
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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 Atascadero    8 Reviews
Gary · Atascadero, CA
Great California family town
Over 3 years ago

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Robert · Atascadero, CA
Great area
Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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Ron · Atascadero, CA
Atascadero going down the tubes
Over 10 years ago

We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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