Eureka, California
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City Overview
As of 2009, Eureka's population is 25,396 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.65 percent.
The median home cost in Eureka is $258,450. Home appreciation the last year has been -19.80 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Eureka's cost of living is 10.75% Higher than the U.S. average.
Eureka public schools spend $5,761 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Eureka.
The unemployment rate in Eureka is 12.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Eureka jobs have Decreased by 2.20 percent.
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People
The 2009 Eureka, CA, population is 25,396. There are 2,695 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Eureka, CA
The median age is 37.5. The US median is 37.6. 43.91% of people in Eureka, CA, are married. 15.35% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.23 people. 13.57% of people are married, with children. 11.93% have children, but are single.
Race in Eureka, CA
81.41% of people are white, 1.74% are black, 3.71% are asian, 3.01% are native american, and 9.55% claim 'Other'.
9.45% of the people in Eureka, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.55% are non-hispanic).
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Town full of Idiots: Do not come here. I only live because I have to for my job. I will leave as soon as I can transfer out. The people are ignorant. They voted to keep out a Wal-Mart. ... (read more)Living in Eureka~: Slum town, old town, fog, wind and city click. I grew up here. Lady lives downtown, one of the slums in Eureka since they put in the mall. So many changes have... (read more)re: Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentri: I agree with everything but Eureka being the first capital of California. Monterey was the capital during the Spanish and Mexican days. California became a state... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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Health
There are 220 physicians per 100,000 population in Eureka, CA. The US average is 170.
Eureka, CA Health Index
Air quality in Eureka, CA is 29 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Eureka, CA is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 22 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: What quality of life? - 4/19/2007: I live in Eureka, and I don't like it much. I am planning on moving as soon as I can, but even I thought your review was unfair. Yes, there are parts of time where no... (read more)Nice Place, but housing is outrageous!: I lived in Eureka for 10 years. It's got a beautiful environment and nice people, but housing costs are insane. Another negative about that part of California in general... (read more)What quality of life?: Living in Eureka was a five month nightmare. Seduced by the redwoods, my boyfriend and I moved up from Sacramento eager to live in a coastal climate, liberal... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Eureka, CA, is 12.10%, with job growth of -2.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.50%.
Eureka, CA Taxes
Eureka, CA,sales tax rate is 7.25%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Eureka, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $18,340, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $29,320.
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re: Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentri: I agree with everything but Eureka being the first capital of California. Monterey was the capital during the Spanish and Mexican days. California became a state... (read more)Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentrics, : Eureka was the first capitol of California & was built in 1850 from the profits of gold & lumber. After the gold & lumber resources were exhausted, Eureka was pretty... (read more)Living in Eureka~: Slum town, old town, fog, wind and city click. I grew up here. Lady lives downtown, one of the slums in Eureka since they put in the mall. So many changes have... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 12.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $18,340 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $29,320 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 24.72% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 19.60% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.08% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.83% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.69% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.23% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 3.78% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.15% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.72% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.20% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.88% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 14.60% | 20.24% |
| Service | 23.96% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.87% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.64% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.41% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.64% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Eureka, CA, is $258,450. Home appreciation is -19.80% over the last year. The median age of Eureka, CA, real estate is 53 years.
Eureka, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 49.99% of the Eureka, CA, population. 5.87% of houses and apartments in Eureka, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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We Love Eureka!: We moved up here from Phoenix, AZ three years ago and have yet to regret anything! The value of the cost of housing is reasonable, jobs are plentiful, and the natural... (read more)Nothing to offer and high prices: Yes, Eureka has the ocean and the redwood trees. But that is it. It is located in the middle of Humboldt County, which is the pot capital of the world. It has a high... (read more)Town full of Idiots: Do not come here. I only live because I have to for my job. I will leave as soon as I can transfer out. The people are ignorant. They voted to keep out a Wal-Mart. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
| Median Home Age | 53 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $258,450 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -19.80% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 43.72% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.87% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 49.99% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.61 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.80% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.87% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.44% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.81% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.74% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.73% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 29.08% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 36.63% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 8.93% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.29% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.08% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.18% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.43% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.94% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.91% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5.47% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9.41% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.57% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 19.72% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 13.47% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 32.09% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Eureka, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Eureka, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Eureka Crime SperlingViews
Town full of Idiots: Do not come here. I only live because I have to for my job. I will leave as soon as I can transfer out. The people are ignorant. They voted to keep out a Wal-Mart. ... (read more)Living in Eureka~: Slum town, old town, fog, wind and city click. I grew up here. Lady lives downtown, one of the slums in Eureka since they put in the mall. So many changes have... (read more)re: Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentri: I agree with everything but Eureka being the first capital of California. Monterey was the capital during the Spanish and Mexican days. California became a state... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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Climate
Eureka, CA, gets 39 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 120.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Eureka, CA. The July high is around 62 degrees. The January low is 42. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 83 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Living in Eureka~: Slum town, old town, fog, wind and city click. I grew up here. Lady lives downtown, one of the slums in Eureka since they put in the mall. So many changes have... (read more)re: Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentri: I agree with everything but Eureka being the first capital of California. Monterey was the capital during the Spanish and Mexican days. California became a state... (read more)Town full of Idiots: Do not come here. I only live because I have to for my job. I will leave as soon as I can transfer out. The people are ignorant. They voted to keep out a Wal-Mart. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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Education
Eureka, CA, schools spend $5,761 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 1,942 students per librarian, and 890 children per counselor in Eureka, CA schools.
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re: Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentri: I agree with everything but Eureka being the first capital of California. Monterey was the capital during the Spanish and Mexican days. California became a state... (read more)re: What quality of life? - 4/19/2007: I live in Eureka, and I don't like it much. I am planning on moving as soon as I can, but even I thought your review was unfair. Yes, there are parts of time where no... (read more)Nice Place, but housing is outrageous!: I lived in Eureka for 10 years. It's got a beautiful environment and nice people, but housing costs are insane. Another negative about that part of California in general... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Eureka, CA, takes 17 minutes. 68% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
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re: Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentri: I agree with everything but Eureka being the first capital of California. Monterey was the capital during the Spanish and Mexican days. California became a state... (read more)Living in Eureka~: Slum town, old town, fog, wind and city click. I grew up here. Lady lives downtown, one of the slums in Eureka since they put in the mall. So many changes have... (read more)Eureka is a great place for artists & eccentrics, : Eureka was the first capitol of California & was built in 1850 from the profits of gold & lumber. After the gold & lumber resources were exhausted, Eureka was pretty... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Eureka, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Eureka, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Eureka, CA cost of living is 110.75.
Eureka Cost of Living SperlingViews
We Love Eureka!: We moved up here from Phoenix, AZ three years ago and have yet to regret anything! The value of the cost of housing is reasonable, jobs are plentiful, and the natural... (read more)Nothing to offer and high prices: Yes, Eureka has the ocean and the redwood trees. But that is it. It is located in the middle of Humboldt County, which is the pot capital of the world. It has a high... (read more)Town full of Idiots: Do not come here. I only live because I have to for my job. I will leave as soon as I can transfer out. The people are ignorant. They voted to keep out a Wal-Mart. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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37.11% of the people in Eureka, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 20.17% are Catholic; 10.38% are Protestant; 2.11% are LDS; 3.55% are another Christian faith; 0.79% in Eureka, CA are Jewish; 0.11% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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re: What quality of life? - 4/19/2007: I live in Eureka, and I don't like it much. I am planning on moving as soon as I can, but even I thought your review was unfair. Yes, there are parts of time where no... (read more)Nice Place, but housing is outrageous!: I lived in Eureka for 10 years. It's got a beautiful environment and nice people, but housing costs are insane. Another negative about that part of California in general... (read more)What quality of life?: Living in Eureka was a five month nightmare. Seduced by the redwoods, my boyfriend and I moved up from Sacramento eager to live in a coastal climate, liberal... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
| Percent Religious | 37.11% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 20.17% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.38% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.11% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.03% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.97% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.43% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.46% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.71% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.79% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.55% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.79% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
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57.66% of the people in Eureka, CA are registered as Democrats. 39.03% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 3.31%.
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Town full of Idiots: Do not come here. I only live because I have to for my job. I will leave as soon as I can transfer out. The people are ignorant. They voted to keep out a Wal-Mart. ... (read more)We Love Eureka!: We moved up here from Phoenix, AZ three years ago and have yet to regret anything! The value of the cost of housing is reasonable, jobs are plentiful, and the natural... (read more)Living in Eureka~: Slum town, old town, fog, wind and city click. I grew up here. Lady lives downtown, one of the slums in Eureka since they put in the mall. So many changes have... (read more)Have an opinion about Eureka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Eureka Click Here
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