Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Eureka, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$908
Population
27,650
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Savor access to nature and culture in a historic seaport
Coastal
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Scenic
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Historic
Eureka sits where Humboldt Bay meets the edge of ancient Redwood country, making it the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland. As the county seat of Humboldt County, it serves as the region's hub for government, health care, and the arts. The city grew out of a deep logging and maritime heritage, and that history still shapes its character today. Old Town Eureka is the heart of this story, a waterfront stretch lined with ornate Victorian architecture housing galleries, shops, and local eateries. Cal Poly Humboldt, located nearby in Arcata, adds an educational anchor to the broader area and brings a steady creative energy to the region.
Neighborhoods range from the walkable, historic blocks near the bay to quieter residential stretches further inland. The rental market reflects that variety, with options spanning restored Victorian-era homes converted to apartments, modest bungalow-style rentals, and small apartment communities suited to different lifestyles and budgets. Eureka is notably the westernmost city of more than 25,000 residents in the contiguous United States, a geographic distinction that speaks to just how far off the beaten path this place really is. For those drawn to coastal scenery, a slower pace, and a city with genuine character, Eureka delivers something hard to find elsewhere in California.
Explore the City
You'll find great shops at Henderson Center.
Locals enjoy the trails through Sequoia Park under the Redwood Sky Walk.
Residents head to Samoa Beach for dog walks and Pacific Ocean sunsets.
Surfers enjoy a beautiful sunset at Samoa Beach minutes from Eureka.
The Woodley Island Marina in Eureka is a beautiful destination.
Eureka's Humboldt Bay Provisions specializes in Bay oysters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,951
Average: $71,957
Education
7,184
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,286
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Eureka has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Eureka, CA is $833 for a studio, $908 for one bedroom, and $804 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eureka has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$908/month
364 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eureka, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Public
Grades K-5
73 Students
Public
Grades K-5
189 Students
Public
Grades K-5
189 Students
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Public
Grades K-12
330 Students
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
51 Students
Public
Grades K-8
44 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
413 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
51 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
154 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,162 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,162 Students
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Public
Grades K-12
330 Students
Public
Grades K-12
481 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sequoia Park Zoo
- Discovery Museum at Jefferson Community Center
- Humboldt Botanical Garden
- Fort Humboldt State Historical Monument
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.