Eureka, CA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Eureka, California Summary

Life in Eureka research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Eureka over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Eureka:

  • The population in Eureka is 26,519.

  • The median home value in Eureka is $419,877.

  • The median income in Eureka is $51,971.

  • The cost of living in Eureka is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Eureka is $1,073.

  • The unemployment rate in Eureka is 10.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Eureka is 19.3%.

  • The average high in Eureka is 64.7° and the average low is 44.7°.

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Eureka SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
9.5
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Eureka, CA Crime Report

Crime in Eureka summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Eureka. Key points include:

  • There were 1,223 total crimes in Eureka in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Eureka is 4,588.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Eureka is 682.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Eureka is 3,905.3 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Eureka is 97.41% above the national average.

1,223
Total Crimes
97.41%
Above National Average

Crime In Eureka Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Eureka
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,223 4,588.1 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 182 682.8 442.0 369.8
Murder 2 7.5 5.6 6.3
Robbery 63 236.3 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 94 352.6 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 1,041 3,905.3 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 181 679.0 369.7 269.8
Larceny 690 2,588.5 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 170 637.8 427.6 282.7

Eureka, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Eureka summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Eureka. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Eureka is 112 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Eureka is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Eureka is $419,877.

  • The median income in Eureka is $51,971.

112
Eureka's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Eureka Comparison Table

Living Expense Eureka California National Average
Overall 112 139 100
Services 109 110 100
Groceries 105 112 100
Health 113 109 100
Housing 119 204 100
Transportation 124 126 100
Utilities 106 124 100

Eureka, CA Weather

  • The average high in Eureka is 64.7° and the average low is 44.7°.

  • There are 80.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 54.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.

StatEureka
Average Annual High64.7
Average Annual Low44.7
Annual Precipitation Days80.2
Average Annual Precipitation54.7
Average Annual Snowfall3.0
64.7°
Average High
80.2°
Days of Rain

Eureka, CA Photos

Humboldt Bay And Eureka Aerial View
Source: Wikipedia User Robert Campbell | GFDL
Eurekac California Booklegger
Source: Wikipedia User Nick | CC BY 2.0
Eureka Theatre
Source: Public Domain
Carson Blockc Eureka
Source: Wikipedia User Peter | CC BY 2.0
Eurekacalstreet
Source: Public Domain
Highway Behind Woodley Island Marina
Source: Public Domain
Richard Sweasey Theater
Source: Wikipedia User Clinton Steeds | CC BY 2.0
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Source: Public Domain
The Pink Lady In Eureka
Source: Wikipedia User Clinton Steeds | CC BY 2.0

1 Reviews & Comments About Eureka

Overall User Rating
1.0
/5
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Luke Alley -

I'd have to say is the worst place I have ever been to in my life: Eureka CA

I grew up there. My G*d, what a s**t hole. Beautiful scenery and surrounding areas aren't terrible, but Eureka is just atrocious. You can't even really call the people tweakers anymore, just zombies, everywhere. The sidewalks are full of passed out m**h and h****n addicts, beggars, and people screaming at the air and fighting with imaginary enemies.

I live in the high desert now and while adelanto and Hesperia aren't the nicest places, they are like Singapore compared to Eureka. I live in the Apple valley area and I really like the whole high desert region besides downtown victorville which is kind of strange and wacky but like I said is a paradise compared to Eureka.

I think growing up in Eureka was a great thing though: I hated it, but it set the bar extremely low for me in terms of expectations of a town and community. The high desert seems like s**t to many Californians because most are simply pampered in my opinion. I see the high desert as a paradise because I can actually walk on the side walk without being mistaken for a CIA operative by a tweaker zombie, or being assaulted or robbed.

Eureka is beyond what you'd call Ghetto: it's a tragedy.

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Eureka Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Eureka

The current population in Eureka is 26,519. The population has decreased -1.6% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 26,519 -1.9%
2021 27,020 -0.0%
2020 27,024 0.1%
2019 27,002 0.1%
2018 26,985 -0.2%
2017 27,039 0.0%
2016 27,037 0.0%
2015 27,037 0.0%
2014 27,027 0.3%
2013 26,954 -

Race / Ethnicity in Eureka

White
65.2% (17,298)
African American
2.4% (632)
American Indian
1.8% (481)
Asian
5.5% (1,467)
Hawaiian
0.5% (138)
Other
0.4% (113)
Two Or More
9.8% (2,597)
Hispanic
14.3% (3,793)

Eureka is:

  • 65.2% White with 17,298 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 632 African American residents.

  • 1.8% American Indian with 481 American Indian residents.

  • 5.5% Asian with 1,467 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 138 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 113 Other residents.

  • 9.8% Two Or More with 2,597 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.3% Hispanic with 3,793 Hispanic residents.

Race Eureka CA USA
White 65.2% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 2.4% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 1.8% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 5.5% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 9.8% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.3% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Eureka

Female
49.8% (13,209)
Male
50.2% (13,309)
  • Eureka is 49.8% female with 13,209 female residents.

  • Eureka is 50.2% male with 13,309 male residents.

Gender Eureka CA USA
Female 49.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Eureka for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Eureka completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Eureka completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Eureka completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Eureka completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Eureka completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Eureka completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Eureka completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Eureka completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Eureka completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5.0% (1,325)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (1,856)
High School / GED
23.0% (6,099)
Some College
26.0% (6,894)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (2,651)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (5,303)
Master's Degree
7.0% (1,856)
Professional Degree
1.0% (265)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (265)
Education Eureka CA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Eureka, California

  • 6.7% of households in Eureka earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Eureka earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Eureka earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Eureka earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Eureka earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Eureka earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Eureka earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Eureka earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Eureka earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Eureka earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.7% (177,522)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (107,000)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (268,472)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.3% (353,100)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (381,309)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (431,161)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (276,497)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (405,141)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (119,888)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (131,804)
Income Eureka CA USA
Less than $10,000 6.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.3% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 17.9% 11.4%

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