2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Arcata, CA vs Oak Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Oak Harbor is 1.5% longer than it is for residents of Arcata.
- 67.4% fewer residents of Oak Harbor work from home compared to residents of Arcata.
 Arcata, CAOak Harbor, WAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Arcata, CAOak Harbor, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk14.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Arcata, CAOak Harbor, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock17.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock25.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.8%2.9%
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 Oak Harbor    6 Reviews

The new high school addition looks great, but the quality of the education is lacking. The worst I would have to say, is the English dept. All of the senior parents were  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have found Oak Harbor to be a nice place to live in general, but still feel it is too secluded for me personally. There is not a lot to do as far as night life or  More

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Over 17 years ago

Windy, dreary, wet and noisy. A great place if you're a slug or  More

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