Arcata, CA


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United States / California / Eureka-Arcata Metro Area / Humboldt County / Arcata / Zip Codes
Arcata, CA

About Arcata, CA

Nestled on California’s North Coast just south of Eureka, Arcata offers visitors an array of natural beauty from redwood forests to rugged coastline along with world-class dining experiences like the Alice Copper Restaurant & Brewery. The city hosts a variety of cultural attractions year round from art galleries to live music venues making it a great destination for everyone.

State: California
County: Humboldt County
Metro Area: Eureka-Arcata Metro Area
City: Arcata
Zip Codes: 95521 95549
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Arcata Cost of Living



$444,300
Median Home Price
+23.9% higher than avg
$39,069
Median Income
-76.7% lower than avg
8.6 / 6.6
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summer/winter

108 / 100
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Arcata Crime
56.6 / 100
Property Crime
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

20.2 / 100
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$44,800
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Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 3 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 7 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 10 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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