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Arcata, CA vs Edmonds, WA

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- The median age of a home in Arcata is 4.3% younger than the median age of a home in Edmonds.
 Arcata, CAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$803,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.101.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned29.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented57.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arcata, CAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,830$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,870$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arcata, CAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arcata, CAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock9.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arcata, CAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.9%12.2%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

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 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 Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 13 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 13 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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