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Arcata, CA


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Arcata, California

Arcata, California, in Humboldt county, is 90 miles W of Redding, California (center to center) and 209 miles NW of Sacramento, California. The city contains a population of approximately 16,651.

The People and Families of Arcata

In Arcata, about 26% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Arcata, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Unlike most cities, Arcata has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcata had a median family income of $36,716. Interestingly, lots of people in Arcata have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Arcata favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,329. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Arcata Housing

Arcata has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 37% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Arcata tend toward the low side for California.

Commuting

In Arcata, 70% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Arcata can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Arcata strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyArcata Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyArcata Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Arcata College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Arcata, CA

Comparing Arcata to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens23
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime33

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