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Crescent City, CA
City in Del Norte County, California.
Population
6,046
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,080
ZIP codes
0
Crescent City and its ZIP codes
Crescent City at a glance
- Crescent City is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,540, 64% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,500 (58% below California) and median rent is $1,192 a month.
Local data for Crescent City, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crescent City, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,540
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$306,500
Median rent
$1,192/mo
Homeownership
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
38.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,009), German Americans (738), Irish Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Del Norte County. PPP loans are for Crescent City.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,699
8,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$301M
FY 2026, $10,845 per person
How people get to work
Crescent City, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.2%
- Carpooled30.0%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crescent City, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
153
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
63° / 42°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crescent City, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Crescent City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bertsch-OceanviewCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| HiouchiCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort DickCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Smith RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| GasquetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| KlamathCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17.2 |
| Harbor, ORCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Brookings, ORCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crescent City, CA in?
- Crescent City is in Del Norte County, California.
- What is the population of Crescent City, CA?
- About 6,046 people live in Crescent City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crescent City?
- Nearby places include Bertsch-Oceanview (2.2 mi), Hiouchi (7.9 mi), Fort Dick (8.2 mi), Smith River (12 mi), Gasquet (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023