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Eureka
  • Town in California
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Eureka

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Eureka is a town in California with a population of 26,763. Eureka is in Humboldt County. Living in Eureka offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Eureka there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Eureka and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Eureka are above average.
    Population
    26,763
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $296,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $972
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      352.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      86.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      236.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      679
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,588.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      637.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Eureka

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,926
    National
    $69,021
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