Loleta, CA

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Population
723
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
74 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$589,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$999/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,086
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the green pastures of the Eel River Valley, Loleta is a quiet farming community about 15 miles south of Eureka. Historic dairy ranches and rolling hills give the area a peaceful, open feel, with Highway 101 running conveniently close by for easy travel. Overlooking the valley, the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria operates the Bear River Casino Resort and a community recreation center, providing dining, entertainment, and essential services for local residents.

Families are served locally by Loleta Elementary School, which covers kindergarten through eighth grade. The area also features deep Native heritage, supported by active cultural and civic programs through the Bear River and nearby Wiyot tribes. For newcomers seeking scenic open spaces and a relaxed countryside lifestyle within an easy drive of Humboldt Bay, Loleta makes a charming home base.

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