The Arcata housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Arcata was $475K last month, down 10.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Arcata is $359, down 0.28% since last year.
In May 2025, Arcata home prices were down 10.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $475K. On average, homes in Arcata sell after 11 days on the market compared to 8 days last year. There were 9 homes sold in May this year, up from 8 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$475,000
-10.4% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Arcata, CA
$475,000
-10.4%
United States
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Arcata is very competitive. Homes sell in 1 day.
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Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 1 day.
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Climate's impact on Arcata housing
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Flood Factor
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Fire Factor
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Arcata has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
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Transportation in Arcata
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