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Arcata, California · ZIP 95521

Arcata — ZIP 95521

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Arcata (95521) scores 54/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $487K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$487K
Median rent$1,615/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$487K

Median Rent

$1,615/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,368

Violent Crime

491

Property Crime

1,877

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Humboldt County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Union Street CharterKG–0599
85%
85%
Coastal Grove CharterKG–08235
47%
52%
Redwood Coast MontessoriKG–12218
42%
62%
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy06–12118
42%
72%
Pacific Union ElementaryKG–08534
37%
46%
Arcata ElementaryKG–05240
37%
47%
Arcata High09–121,007
32%
60%
Sunny Brae Middle06–08232
27%
37%
Laurel Tree CharterKG–12197
22%
37%
Fuente Nueva CharterKG–05150
17%
47%
Trillium CharterKG–0540Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

21,684

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

29.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95521 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95521 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95521 is approximately $487K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95521 in Arcata has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.