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Eureka, CA—95503

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$434,000
3.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$76,700
49.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
40
3.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-4.2%
Median Rent
$1,790
1.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,100
14.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,350
6.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,250
8.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Eureka, CA

9555195501
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Eureka, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Eureka, CA is $434,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Eureka, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -4.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$434,000-3.2%
Single Family $435,000-2.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $277,000
    -8.0%
    2 Bed
    		$347,000-2.8%
    3 Bed
    		$450,000-1.5%
    4 Bed
    		$537,000-1.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.4%
    1 Bedroom
    8.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    50.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.4%

    Rental Trends — Eureka, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Eureka, CA is $1,900, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Eureka, CA is studios: $850, 1-bedrooms: $1,340, 2-bedrooms: $1,530, 3-bedrooms: $2,350, 4-bedrooms: $3,040. The most common rental property sizes in Eureka, CA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.2% and 35.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,790$1,900
    Studio Rent $850$850
    1 Bed Rent $1,100$1,340
    2 Bed Rent $1,350$1,530
    3 Bed Rent $2,250$2,350
    4 Bed Rent $2,490$3,040
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.1%
    1 Bedroom
    17.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.7%

    Property Listings — Eureka, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Eureka, CA is 40. This is a decrease of -3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$500,000-12.0%
    Listing Count
    		893.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%3.0%
    Days on Market
    		40-3.0%
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    Demographics — Eureka, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Eureka, CA has a population of 24,400, which has decreased by -4.2% over the past 5 years. Eureka, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		24,400-4.2%
    % Under 18
    		17.5%-18.2%
    % Seniors
    		23.9%23.2%
    % WFH
    		10.2%56.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		29.4%3.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Eureka, CA is a predominantly white area, with 72.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Eureka, CA is hispanic, making up 13.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.0% of the population in Eureka, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 4.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		72.1%-3.9%
    % Black
    		1.0%150.0%
    % Hispanic
    		13.8%21.1%
    % Asian
    		4.0%-33.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.0%-4.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Eureka, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 198 mortgage originations in Eureka, CA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Eureka, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		198
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Eureka, CA

    Eureka, CA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		257
    Total Units Section 8
    		147
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		66.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$130$1,100$1,230
    2 Bedroom$260$1,350$1,610
    3 Bedroom$10$2,250$2,260
    4 Bedroom$210$2,490$2,700

    Affordability — Eureka, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.3
    Median Home Price$434,000
    Median Household Income$76,700

    Eureka, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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