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Crescent City, California

city · Del Norte County

At a glance

6,046
Population
$306,500
Median home value (all homes)
1% above U.S. median
$362,495
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,192/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$35,540
Median household income
55% below U.S. median
38.9 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
49.11%
Locations with fiber available
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities13% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost108% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college61 mi
Nearest community college61 mi
Nearest technical college66 mi
High school graduates75.6%
College graduates17.6%

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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