Eureka, California
Among the top 1% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US places
- top 2% for walkability
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 3% for income tax
Eureka is a mid-size city in California with about 27,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, annual snowfall, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and income tax.
Official websiteci.eureka.ca.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Cool summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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96%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.8 in0.4 in
dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$349k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 35% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.66%better than 75% of US places
Income Tax13.30%better than 3% of US places
Sales Tax8.85%better than 19% of US places
Estimated total tax burden20.66%better than 5% of US places
Unemployment10.1%better than 13% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)58°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.4 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days281 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Summer Humidity50°Fbetter than 89% of US places
Comfortable Days112 daysbetter than 92% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk94.8better than 4% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 68% of US places
School Quality75.9better than 72% of US places
Violent Crime1874/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime4088/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population26,51995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4982nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+357th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.2%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.4%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.3%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.5%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)12.6%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability14.6/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance198 mibetter than 9% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.6%better than 59% of US places
Amenities Nearby42.23better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eureka an affordable place to live?
- Eureka is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Eureka?
- The median home value in Eureka is $349k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Eureka?
- Median household income in Eureka is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Eureka?
- Median gross rent in Eureka is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Eureka safe?
- Eureka is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1874/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 4088/100k.
- What is the weather like in Eureka?
- Eureka averages 58°F in July and 48°F in January, with 40.4 in of annual precipitation and about 281 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Eureka?
- Public-school quality in Eureka is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)