Living in Eureka, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eureka · Census data 2020–2024
Eureka has 13,081 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $108,394 (53% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $379,200, the median rent is $1,252/month.
Eureka at a glance
- Population
- 13,081
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,394State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $379,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,252/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Eureka a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Eureka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eureka the median home value is $379,200, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,230 a month in housing costs.
Eureka median household income
The median household income in Eureka is $108,394 and the income per person is $49,181. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Eureka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,805
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.74
Eureka demographics
- Population
- 13,081
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 4,690
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eureka ›
Education in Eureka
52.5% of adults 25 and older in Eureka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eureka
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Eureka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 13,081 | $108,394 | $379,200 | $1,252 |
| Wildwood | 35,133 | $161,060 | $495,800 | $1,661 |
| Lake Tekakwitha | 202 | $51,042 | $109,600 | $900 |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,189 | $98,576 | $306,200 | $1,137 |
| Pacific | 7,475 | $62,860 | $249,300 | $906 |
| LaBarque Creek | 1,457 | $133,083 | $455,600 | — |
| Peaceful Village | 117 | $58,382 | $260,000 | $865 |
| Parkdale | 204 | $75,625 | $167,300 | — |
| High Ridge | 3,714 | $70,917 | $172,200 | $983 |
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What is the median household income in Eureka, MO?
The median household income in Eureka is $108,394, 53% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $379,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Eureka?
The median gross rent in Eureka is $1,252 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Eureka, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Eureka?
The median age in Eureka is 37.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Eureka?
The average commute to work in Eureka is 27 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eureka?
The unemployment rate in Eureka is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eureka?
52.5% 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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