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Eureka, CA


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Eureka, California

Introduction to Eureka, California

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.

Eureka History

The Pacific coastal location of Eureka on Humboldt Bay adjoining to the copious Redwood forests provided a favorable environment for the birth of this 19th century seaport town. Various groups of miners, loggers, and fishermen began making their mark in this unspoiled wilderness of the California North Coast beginning more than 150 years ago. Before that time, the region was inhabited by small groups of indigenous people.

Eureka and nearby Attractions

  • Sequoia Park Zoo
  • Humboldt Botanical Garden
  • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Morris Graves Museum of Art
  • Clark Memorial Museum
  • McFarlan House

Things To Do In Eureka

The city of Eureka provides a great time for the history buffs, with several worthwhile museums to visit. These museums include an extensive collection of artifacts of the Yurok, Hupa and Karuk tribes, such as woven baskets and dance regalia. The road that crosses Humboldt Bay via the Samoa Bridge makes for a great scenic drive. The city has many lovely parks and also operates an 18-hole golf course at 4750 Fairway Drive.

Eureka Transportation

Arcata airport is the closest good sized airport.

Eureka Higher Education

The city is served College Of The Redwoods.

High Points

Eureka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEureka Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEureka Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Eureka Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Eureka Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Eureka, CA

Comparing Eureka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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