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Blue Lake, California

city · Humboldt County

At a glance

982
Population
$445,200
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$427,096
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,284/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$53,594
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
10%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities7% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost25% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates38.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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