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Arcata
  • Town in California
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Arcata

#1 in Best Places to Live in Humboldt County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      D minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Arcata is a town in California with a population of 19,038. Arcata is in Humboldt County. Living in Arcata offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Arcata there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Arcata and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Arcata are highly rated.
    Population
    19,038
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $364,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,169
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      66%
    • Own
      34%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      226.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      145.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      675.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,370.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      361.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      34%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Arcata

    Jobs
    D minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,069
    National
    $69,021
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