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McKinleyville, CA Area Guide

Bask in the natural beauty of northern California’s coast

Coastal Suburban Rural Active Scenic Lush Mountain Views Riverside Welcoming Quaint Charming

Situated on California’s far North Coast, McKinleyville is a small community engulfed in lush, natural beauty. Possibilities for outdoor activities are endless in McKinleyville, with quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mad River, Cascade Mountains, and Redwood forests. McKinleyville offers residents a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of city life with a slow-paced, small-town atmosphere.

McKinleyville is home to the world’s largest totem pole, which stands at 160 feet in height. Convenience to U.S. Route 101 and the Arcata-Eureka Airport makes getting around from McKinleyville easy.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mckinleyville, CA is $924 for one bedroom, and $1,340 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mckinleyville has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$924/month
510 Sq Ft
House
$2,425/month
855 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Not Bikeable

Bikeability

10 / 100

Schools

Morris Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

255 Students

Dows Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

283 Students

McKinleyville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

302 Students

McKinleyville High

Public

Grades 9-12

566 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little River State Beach
  • Azalea State Reserve
  • Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
  • Trinidad State Beach

Airports

  • California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.