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Crescent City, CA

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Population
6,002
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
43 ft
Median Home Value
$306,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,540
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityArcata, California63 miles away · 19,047 residents.

About Crescent City

Crescent City is the only incorporated city and the county seat of Del Norte County, California, situated on the state's rugged North Coast. Home to the Redwood National Park headquarters and Pelican Bay State Prison, the community of approximately 6,046 features a commercial fishing harbor. Public education is served by the Del Norte County Unified School District.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+99.8ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.5rating

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