Cal Poly Humboldt (University District), Arcata, CA
Cal Poly Humboldt (University District) — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cal Poly Humboldt (University District), Arcata, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Cal Poly Humboldt (University District) Neighborhood Overview
The Cal Poly Humboldt (University District) neighborhood is centered around the university campus in Arcata, California. This creates a dynamic environment heavily influenced by student life and academic activities. The housing market reflects this, with a median home value of $441,900 and a notably high renter-occupied rate of 62.9%, indicating a significant rental market catering to the university population. The median gross rent is $1,251 per month, which is a key figure for the many students and faculty residing in the area.
This neighborhood presents a unique market snapshot where homeownership, at a rate of 37.1%, coexists with a strong rental sector. Recent mortgage activity shows 163 total loan originations, with the vast majority being conventional loans (149), supplemented by 10 FHA and 4 VA loans. The average home size is reported at 1,100 square feet. Despite a median household income of $47,764, the area is classified within the Luxury market tier, suggesting a premium attached to properties in this desirable campus-adjacent location.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 12 neighborhoods in Arcata.
Cal Poly Humboldt (University District) Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $442K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $48K |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.2% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 95521 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 163 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $355K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 149 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 10 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cal Poly Humboldt (University District), Arcata
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-02