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Arcata, CA vs Capitola, CA

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- The median age of a home in Arcata is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Capitola.
 Arcata, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,195,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.101.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.6$11.0
 Homes Owned29.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented57.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arcata, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,150$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,590$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arcata, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arcata, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock32.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arcata, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.5%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 Capitola    5 Reviews
Suzi · Capitola, CA
Capitola is safe, tranquil and expensive
Over 4 years ago

Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Eric · Capitola, CA
A great place to live!
Over 14 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Bev · Soquel, CA
A quaint and charming village and a world class be
Over 17 years ago

Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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