Arcata, CA


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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
Cost of Living:

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Arcata Cost of Living



$444,300
+23.9% higher than avg
$39,069
-76.7% lower than avg
8.6 / 6.6
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summer/winter
Arcata Crime
56.6 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Arcata, California
$84,960
for a family
$44,800
for a single person
Reviews for Arcata
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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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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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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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