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Eureka
  • Town in Illinois
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Eureka

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Peoria Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B
    Eureka is a town in Illinois with a population of 5,569. Eureka is in Woodford County. Living in Eureka offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Eureka and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Eureka are highly rated.
    About Eureka...
    Population
    5,569
    Town near
    Peoria
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $151,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $788
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      454.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      56.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      511.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      568.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      37.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Eureka

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,902
    National
    $69,021
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