Housing & Real Estate — Arcata, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,376 |
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| Occupied | 7,660 |
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| Vacant | 716 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,597 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,063 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $484,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$530,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,287/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,896/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 33.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 56.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 827 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 689 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 930 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,536 |
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| Median Year Built | 1975 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
