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Sebastopol, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- The median age of a home in Sebastopol is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Arcata.
 Sebastopol, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$444,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.121.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned56.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sebastopol, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,200  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sebastopol, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sebastopol, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock35.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sebastopol, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Sebastopol    6 Reviews
Muriel · Sebastopol, CA
Sebastopol
Over 9 years ago

I lived in Sebastopol for 5 years. During my 50+ years on this planet, I have lived many places (New Jersey, NYC, New Zealand, San Diego, Hawaii, Maui, Ashland OR,  More

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Bp · Sebastopol, CA
Great Climate, Close-Knit Community, Open-Minded,
Over 14 years ago

Sebastopol, CA really is a great place to live. Located only 50 miles north of San Francisco in the beautiful Sonoma County Wine Country, Sebastopol retains its  More

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nick · New Smyrna Beach, FL
hidden treasure of america
Over 16 years ago

it may be pricey, but that really defines the town as who truly loves it. the cost of living is something to think about. i think it is a wonderful town and would be  More

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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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