Point Arena, California

Quick Statistics

Point Arena is a community in Mendocino County, California, home to about 789 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,926 a year, and a typical home is worth about $436,000. About 34.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 76 percent over the past decade.

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789
Total Population
▲ up 76% since 2012
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1.37 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$44,926
Median Personal Income
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$436,000
Median Home Value
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34.6%
College Educated
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91.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 13.1 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Point Arena ranks number 1,130 of 1,570 in population, number 463 in median household income, number 865 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Point Arena typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Point Arena
# Town Distance Population
1.Manchester, CA4.3 mi.184
2.Anchor Bay, CA9.6 mi.771
3.Philo, CA17.1 mi.60
4.Sea Ranch, CA18.2 mi.1,287
5.Boonville, CA18.6 mi.667
6.Albion, CA21.9 mi.250
7.Comptche, CA25.0 mi.163
8.Little River, CA25.2 mi.94
Frequently Asked Questions About Point Arena

What is the population of Point Arena, California?
Point Arena has a population of about 789 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Point Arena, California in?
Point Arena is located in Mendocino County, California.

What is the median home value in Point Arena, California?
The median home value in Point Arena is about $436,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Point Arena, California?
The median personal income in Point Arena is about $44,926 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Point Arena, California?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Mendocino County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Point Arena, California?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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