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Arcata, California

Introduction to Arcata, California

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

Arcata History

The area was inhabited by the Wiyot People and Yurok People prior to the settlement of Russian and European peoples. Arcata was originally founded as the town of Union. Union was created as a port and re-provisioning axis for the gold mines in the Trinity, Klamath and Salmon Mountains to the east. The area was permanently named ‘Arcata’ in the year 1860.

Arcata and nearby Attractions

  • Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Azalea State Reserve
  • Clam Beach County Park
  • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Luffenholtz Beach County Park
  • Patrick's Point State Park

Things To Do In Arcata

Arcata offers many things to do for people of all ages. There are various play centers and sports clubs for kids, where they can enjoy playing volleyball and basketball. For adults, there are various chess clubs and other recreation centers. The city is dotted with various restaurants and cafes which serve traditional and continental delicacies.

Arcata Transportation

Sacramento International Airport is the nearest major airport that serves Arcata.

Arcata Higher Education

The college that serves the city is College Of The Redwoods.

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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