Eureka, CA Economy


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Eureka, CA is a city situated on the Redwood Coast in Northern California. It is surrounded by lush evergreen forests, and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The city boasts a small population of around 27,000 people and is known for its strong sense of community and abundance of outdoor activities. Local businesses include Bear River Casino Resort, Humboldt Bay Aquarium, Eureka Natural Foods, Murphy's Market & Deli and Wildberries Marketplace. Living in Eureka is relatively affordable when compared to other areas in the US; 2 Bedroom Rent averages $1,170 versus $1,430 nationally. In addition to rent being lower than average living costs are also lower with a Grocery Cost Index of 100 versus 100 in the US.

Eureka has an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Eureka has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Eureka
- The Sales Tax Rate for Eureka is 8.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Eureka is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Eureka
- The average income of a Eureka resident is $21,151 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Eureka resident is $46,926 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyEureka, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.66
  -9.0%-6.2%
  31.7%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $29,642$37,638
  $46,926$69,021
  $63,947$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.7%6.8%
  5.3%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  14.0%11.0%
  3.3%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  2.1%1.9%
  1.9%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  5.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.0%4.2%
  7.8%9.3%
  16.6%14.0%
  3.0%2.1%
  8.2%7.0%
  9.4%4.8%
  6.6%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

I lived here 7 years and moved away a year ago. Crime and homelessness was really bad. Public funds which should be used to improve infrastructure somehow disappeared.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I enjoy living in Eureka. There is a lot of beautiful outdoor trails. The climate is mild. Other places I have lived were freezing cold in winter, and flaming hot in  More

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I lived in a suburb just north of Eureka for three years. It has a small-town feel, where everybody seems to know everybody. There is zero traffic, but that's because  More

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