Arcata, CA
Living in Arcata
Bikeability87
Walkability92
Commute92
Public Transit71
Affordability65
Public Safety45
Airports3
Hospitals54
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
35%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate14%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone30%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$3.5k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
64%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector55%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van67%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation5%
Walked17%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$341kMedian Home Value-$8.8k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$938Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K40%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas62%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Arcata
United States45
California55
Humboldt County56
Property Crime in Arcata
United States48
California56
Humboldt County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 7 | 2 |
| Feb | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arcata
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Arcata, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Arcata, CA
Arcata Christian School
1 miles, N
Mistwood Educational Center
2 miles, SE
Mad River Montessori
2 miles, NW
Humboldt Bay Christian School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Arcata, CA
Humboldt State University
1 miles, N
Simpson University
93 miles, E
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
94 miles, E
Southern Oregon University
116 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Arcata, CA
Mad River Community Hospital
3 miles, N
St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, SW
Sempervirens
7 miles, SW
Redwood Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Arcata, CA
Redding Municipal Airport
96 miles, E
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
122 miles, NE
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
176 miles, SE