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Humboldt County

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • County in California
  • 6 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C-
    8. Weather
      A-
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
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    Humboldt County is located in California with a population of 135,490. In Humboldt County, most residents own their homes. In Humboldt County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Humboldt County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Humboldt County are above average.
    Population
    135,490

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $285,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $914
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Humboldt County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      316.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      72.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      192.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      806.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,868.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      636.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Humboldt County

    Jobs
    C-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,718
    National
    $55,322
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      Humboldt County Reviews

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      Humboldt is a very beautiful area, with a lot of nice people. We have rivers, mountains, and farms. The small, more rural area beats the city life by far. There’s a lot of community gatherings, like fairs and events like that. There are a lot of local Native Americans, due to the surrounding tribal reservations. Yes, there are a few things we need to change; such as littering, drug abuse, and other such things. There is a bit of racism, but not a lot. All together, Humboldt is a wonderful place to live, and is family friendly. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
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      It is really beautiful. The county is huge and there are a million things to do outdoors. The people are friendly. Watch out for the 101 running though Eureka, there is a heavy drug problem there. Besides that, the place is quiet, the scenery is great and the food is delicious.
      I was born and raised in Humboldt County, and the things that I love about this area is that there are so many people that you meet who are open minded and caring. There is also a lot of healthy, and local food that is easily accessible in this county.
      I think there are many things that need to change in Humboldt, one of which would be the drug problem and opioid problem that has began to grow.