Arcata, CA

Living in Arcata

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 92
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 71
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 18
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Schools 56
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Residents

18k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
35% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate14%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household35%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone30%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$3.5k (2010–19)
64% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
64% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector55%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van67%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation5%
Walked17%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$341k Median Home Value -$8.8k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$938 Median Monthly Rent +$203 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K40%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas62%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Arcata

United States45
California55
Humboldt County56

Property Crime in Arcata

United States48
California56
Humboldt County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 7 2
Feb 46 6 1
Mar 49 5 0
Apr 52 3 1
May 58 2 0
Jun 63 1 0
Jul 68 0 0
Aug 68 0 0
Sep 63 1 0
Oct 56 2 0
Nov 48 6 0
Dec 43 8 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arcata

Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Arcata, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Arcata, CA

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Mad River Montessori
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Arcata, CA

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Simpson University
93 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Arcata, CA

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St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, SW
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Sempervirens
7 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Arcata, CA

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