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Population
543
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
144 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$450,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,444
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Shelter Cove

Tucked along California's rugged Lost Coast where the King Range meets the Pacific, Shelter Cove is a tiny, peaceful community in Humboldt County. Daily life moves at an easy pace, centered around quiet ocean views, fishing at the boat launch, and walks along Black Sands Beach. It is remote and well off the beaten path, with a small local airstrip, a tight-knit neighborhood feel, and wild coastal mountains right in your backyard. For anyone looking to unplug and live directly by the sea, it offers a rare kind of quiet.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.9ratingWater Recreation AccessA+97.5rating

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