Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (17) A+
Humboldt Soup Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jitter Bean Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
Coffee Shop
Because Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ramone's Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
Coffee Shop
Ramone's
Coffee Shop
Bless My Soul Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marina
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ecos Cafe (Sequoia Park Zoo)
Coffee Shop
Jitter Bean Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Gold Rush Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) B
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
North Coast Dance
Theatre Arts
Carson Mansion
Attraction
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Museum
North Coast Repertory Theater
Theatre Arts
Discovery Museum
Museum
Clarke Memorial Museum
Museum
Pearl Lounge
Nightclub
Humboldt Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
The Studio of Dance Arts
Theatre Arts
Broadway Cinema
Cinema
Blue Ox Millworks
Attraction
Sequoia Park Zoo
Zoo
Harbor Lanes
Bowling Alley
Fort Humboldt Museum
Museum
Timber Heritage Association
Museum
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Museum
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (38) C+
Ultimate Yogurt
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taqueria La Barca
Fast Food
AA Bar and Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Surfside Burger Shack
Fast Food
Stars Hamburgers
Fast Food
The Diver Bar & Grill
Bar
Bella Baskets
Deli
Dave's Place
Bar
Speakeasy
Bar
Fresh Freeze
Fast Food
Los Bagels
Fast Food
Myrtlewood Liquors & John’s Fine Cigars
Alcohol
The Shanty
Bar
The Schooner Saloon
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Sweets
Gallagher's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Mike's Drive Up
Fast Food
Hole in the Wall
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Calcourts Health & Fitness Center
Gym
HealthSPORT
Gym
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
Community Centre
Manila Dunes Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Little Japan Market
Grocery Store
Ramone's
Bakery
North Coast Co-op
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
El Bueno Gusto
Grocery Store
Eureka Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Mr. Fish
Seafood
Parks (26) A+
Ross Park
Park
Cooper Gulch Park
Park
Hammond Park
Park
Carson Park
Park
Kamisu Park
Park
Jefferson Community Park
Park
Halvorsen Park
Park
20-30 Park
Park
Coast Guard Park
Park
Sequoia Park
Park
Del Norte Street Pier Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Fort Humboldt State Historical Monument
Park
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Park
Samoa County Park
Park
Lundbar Hills Park
Park
Samoa Peninsula Public Access
Park
Samoa Penninsula Public Access
Park
Samoa Penninsula Public Access
Park
Shops (93) A+
Redwood Nails Spa
Beauty
Broese's Uniforms
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ky's Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Furniture Design Center
Furniture
Great Goods!
Convenience Store
Scandias Full Service Nail and Hair Salon
Hairdresser
The Den Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Speed Mart
Convenience Store
Vern's Furniture
Furniture
Stop and Shop Market
Convenience Store
Heuer's Florist
Florist
Courthouse Market
Convenience Store
Soul to Soul Spa Eureka
Beauty
Serenity Books and Gifts
Books
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Brands and Bargains
Clothing
Indian Bali
Clothing
Eureka Home Furnishings
Furniture
Eureka Florist
Florist
Humboldt Republic
Clothing
Heritage Antiques & Coins
Furniture
Bev's Real Kids
Clothing
Shafer's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Old Town Jewelers
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Eureka.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Eureka is 121/100 - which is 13% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Eureka crime rates are 4,129 per 100k, which is 45% higher than California
Property Crime
3,403 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
726 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Eureka is $43,199 - which is 32% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$43,199 F
Unemployment Rate
5.7% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Police
Open Door Clinic
Clinic
Cloney's Red Cross Pharmacy
Pharmacy
General Hospital Campus
Hospital
Robert Berg, DDS
Dentist
Adult Primary Care and Internal Medicine
Doctor
Eureka Police Old Town Annex
Police
Dawn K. Peshka DDS
Dentist
Saint Josephs Hospital
Hospital
North Coast Surgical Specialists
Doctor
Old Town Dental Center
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
City Ambulance of Eureka
Ambulance Station
Eureka WIC Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Growing Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Humboldt Medical Specialists, Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Humboldt Bay Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C-

Eureka home prices are $295,500 - which is 28% lower than California
Home Price
$295,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
6.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Eureka graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% higher than California
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (24) C-
Mistwood Montessori School
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Redwood Christian School
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Alder Grove Charter
Gospel Outreach School
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Lafayette Elementary
Washington Elementary
Humboldt Virtual Academy
Grant Elementary
Alice Birney Elementary
Cutten Elementary
Glen Paul
Winship Middle
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Peninsula Union Elementary
Pine Hill Elementary
Redwood Coast Montessori
Redwood Coast Montessori
Freshwater Elementary
High Schools (16) A+
Eureka Senior High
Eureka Community
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court
Humboldt County Rop
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Alder Grove Charter
Gospel Outreach School
St Bernards Academy
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Zoe Barnum High
Humboldt Virtual Academy
Glen Paul
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Redwood Coast Montessori
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ratings D-

Eureka has an overall rating of 52% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes D
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What a dump 1 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 24, 2023) Eureka is the most expensive place to live in Humboldt county, with the highest tax rate, and for what?

It’s disgusting, there’s trash everywhere. The streets are a total mess.

The homeless and addict problems are completely out of control. And this isn’t an indictment ...Read More on homeless people. It’s an Indictment on the city. The tax rates are close to the highest in the state (which is saying a lot) and the city does nothing with the money that benefits the people in any way.

Housing is extremely expensive and extremely scarce. The cost of living is ridiculously high.

There’s also just… nothing to do. The local parks are just camp grounds for the homeless and are not maintained at all by the local government. There’s great hiking but you need to drive an hour minimum to get to it.

The food is terrible.

The city planning is also a complete nightmare. Very nonsensical street design with very terrible sight lines around corners of intersections. Expect to get in a car wreck here. The streets don’t align on a grid in most of the city either. To get to one end of Summer St to the other, you have to make 8 turns. I’m not even making that up.

Do not move here. If you have to move to Humboldt, at least get to Arcata. Read Less
Life on the Coast: Its a Breeze 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've lived in Eureka over five years, and it has definitely had it's ups and downs. Eureka is the largest coastal city between San Francisco, and Portland. I knew I wanted to live in a city on the coast, and Eureka did not disappoint in that aspect. One of the best areas in Eurek ...Read More a is the downtown area. It has one of my favorite attractions which is the Sequoia Park Zoo.

One major issue I've had with the city is the crime rate. While the crimes are not too serious, there are far too many break ins, robberies, and theft for my liking. I have not been victim yet, but I know numerous friends who have been. Keep your belongings close, and lock up anything around your house, do not leave it out.

Despite that, I still find that I enjoy living in Eureka. When family comes to visit, there are a lot of attractions to visit. Like the numerous museums, and in the summer time the weather isn't too bad, and we can head down for a beautiful walk along the coast. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Eureka? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ross Park
      Cooper Gulch Park
      Hammond Park
      Carson Park
      Kamisu Park
      Jefferson Community Park
      Halvorsen Park
      20-30 Park

      Entertainment

      Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
      North Coast Dance
      Carson Mansion
      Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
      North Coast Repertory Theater
      Discovery Museum
      Clarke Memorial Museum
      Pearl Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Ultimate Yogurt
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      Taqueria La Barca
      AA Bar and Grill
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Subway

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Eureka? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Eureka.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Eureka? The cost of living in Eureka is 121/100 - which is 13% lower than California.
      Eureka
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Eureka? Eureka crime rates are 4,129, which are 45% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,129 per 100k people

      78% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      78% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Eureka? The median income in Eureka is $43,199 which is 32% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $43,19922% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,5184% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Eureka a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      General Hospital Campus
      Saint Josephs Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Cloney's Red Cross Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Adult Primary Care and Internal Medicine
      Eureka WIC Clinic

      C- Housing

      What are Eureka home prices? Eureka home prices are $295,500 - which is 28% lower than California
      Median home value
      $295,50060% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $951equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Eureka have good schools? The Eureka graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Eureka a good place to live? Eureka has an overall rating of 52% from 20 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      20 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      18 total surveys

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