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Fortuna, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Fortuna, CA (Humboldt County) — Census median home value $353,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Fortuna houses and the broader area.
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Fortuna, CA is in Humboldt County, California — this guide covers houses in Fortuna and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,413, with a median household income of $61,603. Census data puts the median value of houses in Fortuna at $353,200.
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Market overview
Fortuna housing market
Fortuna is in Humboldt County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Fortuna and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$353,200
Population (Census ACS)
12,413
Median household income
$61,603
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
Fortuna market snapshot
Population
12,413
County
Humboldt County
Median Household Income
$61,603
Median Home Value (city)
$353,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,126/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 Fortuna's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $353,200.
County Price Trend
Humboldt County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.2% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fortuna has an estimated population of 12,413 and a median household income of $61,603, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fortuna's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% 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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County guide: Humboldt County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Fortuna.
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Nearby communities include Hydesville, Loleta, Ferndale, Rio Dell, Scotia, Humboldt Hill, Pine Hills, Fields Landing, Cutten, Bayview, Myrtletown, Fairhaven, Eureka, Indianola, Samoa, Redcrest.
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Nearby city · ~12.3 mi
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Samoa market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hyampom (~35.4 mi), Mad River (~35.8 mi), Salyer (~35.9 mi), Burnt Ranch (~36.6 mi), Trinity Village (~38.6 mi), Ruth (~46.4 mi), Post Mountain (~49.3 mi), Hayfork (~53.5 mi), Leggett (~54.6 mi), Junction City (~56.4 mi), Douglas City (~63.8 mi), Weaverville (~64.5 mi), Platina (~66.9 mi), Klamath (~68.3 mi), Lewiston (~69.6 mi), Covelo (~71.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Fortuna data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,413
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$353,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$61,603
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,126
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.2%
Census place type
city
County
Humboldt County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.25 sq mi
Census GEOID
0625296
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 Fortuna
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
Fortuna FAQ
What are houses worth in Fortuna, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fortuna at $353,200.
How much do houses cost in Fortuna, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Fortuna, Census ACS data shows a median value of $353,200. Active listing prices in Humboldt County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fortuna, CA?
Fortuna 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 Fortuna, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fortuna's population at approximately 12,413.
What's the median rent in Fortuna, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fortuna at approximately $1,126 per month.
What is the median household income in Fortuna, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fortuna at approximately $61,603.
Is the Fortuna housing market growing?
Humboldt County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.2% annual change in 2025.
Is Fortuna, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fortuna's median home value at about 5.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% 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 Fortuna, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Eureka City Schools for many Fortuna addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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