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Eureka, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 20 miles S of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 20 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Eureka has a population of 7,676.
In Eureka, about 68% of adults are married. Eureka is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Eureka is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Eureka had a median family income of $80,625. Eureka is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Eureka finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Eureka is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eureka ($2,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 89% of housing units in Eureka are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Eureka pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Eureka, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Eureka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Eureka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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