Arcata, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 7,261 housing units in Arcata.
This represents a 15.2% growth from 6,302 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 7,216 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 45 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Arcata is about 37.5%.
Arcata's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.7%.
Average household size is 2.16 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Arcata were built after 1971.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 8.70% |
| One Bedroom | 19.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 27.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $149,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $143,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $378 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.70% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.20% |
| Debt Free | 33.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.1% |
