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New Haven, CT vs Arcata, CA

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- The median age of a home in New Haven is 34.7% older than the median age of a home in Arcata.
 New Haven, CTArcata, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age72  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$444,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned24.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented63.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 New Haven, CTArcata, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,150  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,630  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 New Haven, CTArcata, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 New Haven, CTArcata, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock35.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 New Haven, CTArcata, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.1%12.2%
Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  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 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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