Living in Eureka, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eureka · Census data 2020–2024
Eureka has 5,007 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $56,048 (33% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $154,300, the median rent is $692/month.
Eureka at a glance
- Population
- 5,007
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,048State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $154,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $692/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Eureka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eureka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eureka the median home value is $154,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,347 a month in housing costs.
Eureka median household income
The median household income in Eureka is $56,048 and the income per person is $37,867. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Eureka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,353
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.01
Eureka demographics
- Population
- 5,007
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 2,199
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eureka ›
Education in Eureka
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Eureka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eureka
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Eureka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 5,007 | $56,048 | $154,300 | $692 |
| Goodfield | 985 | $113,438 | $246,400 | $1,156 |
| Deer Creek | 654 | $94,375 | $148,900 | $1,152 |
| Roanoke | 1,967 | $82,063 | $139,900 | $1,101 |
| Metamora | 4,159 | $129,479 | $201,800 | $1,008 |
| Secor | 300 | $83,125 | $113,000 | $782 |
| Congerville | 752 | $81,250 | $200,000 | $1,054 |
| Washington | 15,919 | $95,179 | $221,900 | $1,155 |
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | $147,341 | $264,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Eureka, IL?
The median household income in Eureka is $56,048, 33% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eureka?
The median home value in Eureka is $154,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Eureka?
The median gross rent in Eureka is $692 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Eureka, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Eureka?
The median age in Eureka is 42.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Eureka?
The average commute to work in Eureka is 32 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eureka?
The unemployment rate in Eureka is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eureka?
32.2% of adults in Eureka have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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