Eureka, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
Eureka, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?
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 7.7% (114% 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 $411,182. 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 1,040 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 174% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,316/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.