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Arcata, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Arcata, CA (Humboldt County) — Census median home value $466,600, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Arcata houses and the broader area.
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Arcata, CA is in Humboldt County, California — this guide covers houses in Arcata and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,578, with a median household income of $48,731. Census data puts the median value of houses in Arcata at $466,600.
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Market overview
Arcata housing market
Arcata is in Humboldt County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Arcata and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$466,600
Population (Census ACS)
18,578
Median household income
$48,731
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Arcata market snapshot
Population
18,578
County
Humboldt County
Median Household Income
$48,731
Median Home Value (city)
$466,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,287/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Arcata's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $466,600.
County Price Trend
Humboldt County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.2% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Arcata has an estimated population of 18,578 and a median household income of $48,731, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Arcata's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 32% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Indianola, Blue Lake, Manila, Myrtletown, Eureka, McKinleyville, Samoa, Cutten, Fieldbrook, Fairhaven, Bayview, Pine Hills, Humboldt Hill, Westhaven-Moonstone, Fields Landing, Trinidad.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Salyer (~26.2 mi), Trinity Village (~29.4 mi), Burnt Ranch (~29.8 mi), Hyampom (~35.7 mi), Mad River (~42.6 mi), Klamath (~49.1 mi), Junction City (~52.5 mi), Hayfork (~53.6 mi), Post Mountain (~53.9 mi), Ruth (~54.7 mi), Weaverville (~60.5 mi), Bertsch-Oceanview (~61.7 mi), Douglas City (~61.9 mi), Crescent City (~62.7 mi), Hiouchi (~64.4 mi), Lewiston (~66.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Arcata data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
18,578
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$466,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,731
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,287
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.2%
Census place type
city
County
Humboldt County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.42 sq mi
Census GEOID
0602476
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Arcata
Schools
Eureka City Schools — 8 schools, 3,580 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Humboldt addresses may be served by Eureka City Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Arcata FAQ
What are houses worth in Arcata, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Arcata at $466,600.
How much do houses cost in Arcata, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Arcata, Census ACS data shows a median value of $466,600. Active listing prices in Humboldt County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Arcata, CA?
Arcata houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Humboldt County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Arcata, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Arcata's population at approximately 18,578.
What's the median rent in Arcata, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Arcata at approximately $1,287 per month.
What is the median household income in Arcata, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Arcata at approximately $48,731.
Is the Arcata housing market growing?
Humboldt County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.2% annual change in 2025.
Is Arcata, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Arcata's median home value at about 9.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 32% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Arcata, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Eureka City Schools for many Arcata addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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