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Eureka, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,302
Population
2,748/sq mi density
$60,253
Median Income
$37,226 per capita
$375,800
Home Value
$410,563 Zillow
$1,157
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
723
Violent Crime/100K
5,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,253 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$375,800 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
723 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$375,800
33% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
1% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
27% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,992
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$375,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$410,563
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median List Price
$426,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.0%
Owner-Occupied
52.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,157/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,435/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
8.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$320
Active Inventory
37
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $375,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $410,563 |
| Median Sale Price | $520,000 |
| Median List Price | $426,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $320 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,157 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,435 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.1% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 37 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $320 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,992 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 34.5% |