Eureka, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Eureka-Arcata, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.5

D+

out of 100

Overview

Eureka is a California city with a population of approximately 25,734, part of the Eureka-Arcata, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $412,974. Median household income is $51,971.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,734 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $412,974 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $51,971 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.6 minutes
  • Part of the Eureka-Arcata, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,734

Source: Census ACS

$412,974

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$51,971

Source: Census ACS

15.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

69

Source: Walk Score

124 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Humboldt County (county-level results)

62%
34%
Democrat 39,800
Republican 21,559
Leans D+28.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 49.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 34.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 86/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 69/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 36.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.5

Location

Eureka, CA (40.7762, -124.1559)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.