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Eureka
  • Town in Missouri

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade C+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Eureka is a town in Missouri with a population of 11,663. Eureka is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Eureka offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Eureka there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Eureka and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Eureka are highly rated.

About

About Eureka...
Population
11,663

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$295,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,070
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    20%
  • Own
    80%
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Eureka Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    122.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    17.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    69.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    926.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    136
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Eureka

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$112,622
National
$69,021

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