2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Kalispell, MT vs Arcata, CA

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- The median age of a home in Kalispell is 14.6% younger than the median age of a home in Arcata.
 Kalispell, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age414742
 Median Home Cost$530,000$444,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.6%16.5%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.95.7%56.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.157.8%101.2%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$7.4$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned55.0%29.2%57.4%
 Housing Vacant6.6%12.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.4%57.9%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kalispell, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Average Rent$1,650$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$790$1,010$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$890$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180$1,460$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,670$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,000$2,480$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Kalispell, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent0.3%2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%1.6%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.4%0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%0.0%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation3.0%2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%6.4%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kalispell, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.6%2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%2.3%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.4%4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%4.3%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.2%1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.5%1.9%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99912.3%0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99939.3%11.1%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99924.0%35.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.5%19.4%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9995.1%14.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.7%1.3%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.1%1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.5%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Kalispell, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%0.0%0.2%
 2010 to 201418.6%11.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.6%11.2%13.6%
 1990 to 199914.4%8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.4%15.2%13.2%
 1970 to 197915.8%19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.4%8.2%13.6%
 1950 to 19596.7%16.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%6.9%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier14.1%7.1%12.2%
Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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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 10 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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