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Eureka, California, in Humboldt county, is 94 miles W of Redding, California (center to center) and 209 miles NW of Sacramento, California. The city has a population of 26,128.
In Eureka, about 38% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Eureka live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Eureka had a median family income of $33,438.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eureka ($13,675). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 47% of housing units in Eureka are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Eureka benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in California.
In Eureka, 83% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Eureka than in most places of its size.
Eureka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Eureka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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