Why Live in Indianola
Indianola, a neighborhood in Eureka, features homes spread along tree-lined streets with no sidewalks, offering wooded and hilly views. Home styles include craftsman, ranch-style, and cottage, with larger properties reaching up to 3,000 square feet. There is also a manufactured home community with units featuring carports, small yards, and screened porches. Indianola has a crime score lower than the national average, making it a relatively safer area. While there are no parks within Indianola, Sequoia Park in Eureka, 6 miles away, offers a zoo and elevated walkways among redwood trees. Hunting enthusiasts can visit Kneeland, 10 miles southeast, and surfers can enjoy Moonstone Beach, 16 miles north. The Indianola Market is the only local store, but Old Town Eureka, 5 miles away, provides diverse dining and shopping options. Events like Arts Alive and the Eureka Summer Concert series are popular in Old Town. Highway 101 provides access to Eureka, Arcata, and the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport. The Arcata School District serves the area, with Arcata Elementary School, Sunnybrae Middle School, and Arcata High School all having high ratings. Indianola is also near California State Polytechnic University, located 5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indianola a good place to live?
Indianola is a good place to live. Indianola is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Indianola has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $93,391 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Indianola are home owners, with 27.4% of residents renting and 72.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Indianola can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Indianola neighborhood guide.
Is Indianola, CA a safe neighborhood?
Indianola, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Indianola?
The median home price in Indianola is $827,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $165,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,060 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $174K a year to afford the median home price in Indianola. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Indianola is $93K.
What are the best public schools in Indianola?
The best public schools that serve Indianola are:
What are the best private schools in Indianola?
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Home Trends in Indianola, CA
On average, homes in Indianola, Eureka sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Indianola, Eureka over the last 12 months is $880,000, up 935% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$880,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,200
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$360
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$827,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
935%
