California Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Fortuna, California

Population: 10,497

Located in Humboldt County

Fortuna is known as "The Friendly City"! It's a rural atmosphere that is located on the beautiful and rugged North Coast of California. The City of Fortuna's mission "is to be worthy of the public trust by providing timely, efficient, dependable and well-planned services to the community."

Some of the reasons many call Fortuna home are: Fortuna is the only large city in Humboldt County that does not have a utility user tax. Fortuna is the most financially sound city in Humboldt County. Fortuna has a Redevelopment Project that has been recognized statewide on ten occasions for its innovative programs. Fortuna has among the lowest water, sewer and trash collection rates of all the cities in Humboldt County. And, Fortuna has a crime rate that is 37% lower than the statewide average.

Fortuna's 10,000 residents enjoy a scenic rural atmosphere with a range of services generally only found in large towns.