At a Glance
Median Income
$60,253
$37,226 per capita
Home Value
$375,800
Zillow: $410,563
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
723/100K
5,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Eureka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eureka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eureka residents earn a median household income of $60,253 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,226. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eureka is $375,800 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,563. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Eureka reports 723 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,005/100K. The murder rate is 11.1/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eureka has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population26,302
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,748/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,253
Per Capita$37,226
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
B
Home Value$375,800
Rent$1,157
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$410,563
Housing Units11,992
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent723/100K
Property5,005/100K
Murder11.1/100K
Assault371/100K
Burglary693/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation38 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Eureka was founded in 1850.
The median home in Eureka was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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