Cal Poly Humboldt (University District), Arcata, CA
Cal Poly Humboldt (University District) — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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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.
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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 |
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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 — last updated 2026-10-15
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