Arcata, California · ZIP 95521
Arcata — ZIP 95521
Overall Score
Good
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
64/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$489K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Tree Charter | KG–12 | — | — | — |
| Fuente Nueva Charter | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Redwood Coast Montessori | KG–12 | — | — | — |
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy | 06–12 | — | — | — |
| Union Street Charter | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Coastal Grove Charter | KG–08 | — | — | — |
| Sunny Brae Middle | 06–08 | — | — | — |
| Arcata Elementary | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Arcata High | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Pacific Union Elementary | KG–08 | — | — | — |
| Trillium Charter | KG–05 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
21,684
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 95521 in Arcata has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Arcata city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95521 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.