Crescent City Demographics

Crescent City, CA has a population of approximately 6,700 (2022). The city’s median age is around 35 years. About 57% of residents are male, skewed by nearby correctional facilities, and 43% female. Racially, it is 65% White, 8% Native American, 6% Black, 5% Asian, and 16% Hispanic or Latino (any race). \n\nKlamath, OR (Klamath Falls area) has about 22,000 residents. Median age is 37, with a gender split of 50% male and 50% female. The city is 81% White, 2% Native American, 2% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 10% Hispanic or Latino.

Crescent City Housing

Crescent City, CA and Klamath, OR—both near the Oregon-California border—feature coastal and rural living. In Crescent City, median home values are about $325,000 with 53% owner-occupied housing; average rent is $1,250/month. Klamath, OR’s median home value is around $275,000, with rents near $1,100/month and a higher homeownership rate. Common housing types include single-family homes and manufactured homes. Popular neighborhoods offer proximity to beaches or Klamath River. Property tax rates average 1.1% in Del Norte County (Crescent City) and 1% in Klamath County, OR. Both markets have seen 3–5% annual appreciation recently.

Education in Crescent City

Crescent City (CA) and Klamath (OR) are neighboring communities near the Oregon-California border. Crescent City has 6 public schools, including Del Norte High School, with a graduation rate of ~87%. In Klamath, OR, Klamath Union High School serves the area, and Klamath County has about 60 schools overall. Around 20% of adults in Del Norte County hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety ratings are average (GreatSchools scores: 4–6/10), and both areas offer adult education and CTE programs. Educational opportunities are improving, but remain below state averages.

Transportation in Crescent City

Crescent City, CA and nearby Klamath, OR are rural communities with limited transportation infrastructure. Most residents commute by personal vehicles: In Del Norte County (Crescent City), over 80% drive alone, with average commute times around 17 minutes. Public transit usage is low—less than 1%—primarily served by Redwood Coast Transit. Vehicle ownership is typical, with most households owning at least one car. Major employment hubs include local schools, healthcare, tourism, and government offices. In Klamath, commuting patterns are similar, relying mainly on US-101 for travel due to sparse transit options and low population density.

Crescent City Healthcare

Crescent City is located in Del Norte County, California, while Klamath is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, CA, near the Oregon border, but not in Oregon. Crescent City has Sutter Coast Hospital (49 beds) as its primary hospital, supported by several clinics including Open Door Community Health Centers. The area has a high uninsured rate (~10-12%) and a population that is 70% White, 10% Native American, and 15% Hispanic. Common health concerns include diabetes and substance abuse. Healthcare access remains a challenge due to limited providers, with 1 primary care physician per 2,500 residents.

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