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Arcata, CA vs Ocean Springs, MS

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- The median age of a home in Arcata is 10.6% older than the median age of a home in Ocean Springs.
 Arcata, CAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.101.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.8$11.0
 Homes Owned29.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented57.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arcata, CAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,320$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,340$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arcata, CAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arcata, CAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%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, CAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.2%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 Ocean Springs    16 Reviews
Pahl · Ocean Springs, MS
A Great Place to Live
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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GUSORD · Ocean Springs, MS
HOME BUYER BE WARE
Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Kj · Ocean Springs, MS
Homeowners Insurance Sucks
Over 10 years ago

Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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