Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA
Jacoby Creek — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Jacoby Creek, 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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Jacoby Creek Neighborhood Overview
Jacoby Creek is a neighborhood in Arcata, California, situated within the primary ZIP code of 95521. The area is characterized by its Upper Mid market tier, indicating a housing market positioned above average for the region. The neighborhood's housing stock has an average size of approximately 1,100 square feet, providing a snapshot of the typical home scale available to residents.
The housing market in Jacoby Creek shows a clear dynamic between owners and renters. The median home value is $441,900, while the median gross rent is $1,251 per month. Homeownership is less common here, with a rate of 37.1%, meaning a significant 62.9% of housing units are renter-occupied. Recent mortgage data shows robust activity, with 163 total loan originations in the latest period. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (149), with a smaller number of FHA loans (10) and VA loans (4). The median household income in the neighborhood is $47,764.
This financial and housing data paints a picture of a neighborhood where renting is the predominant living arrangement. The income level relative to the home values suggests a market where ownership may be a stretch for the typical resident, leading to a higher rate of renting. The strong conventional loan activity indicates a segment of the market that is able to meet standard lending requirements for home purchases in this Upper Mid-tier Arcata community.
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Jacoby Creek 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 | Upper Mid |
| 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 Jacoby Creek, 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