Living in Eureka, MO

Explore Eureka and see how it fits the life you want to build.

13,081 Population Jefferson & St. Louis Counties Counties City Place Type Missouri State
Overall Match8.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Eureka at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population13,081
Median Household Income$108,394
Median Home Value$379,200
Median Gross Rent$1,252
Median Age37.5
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home17.9%
Homeownership79.3%
Housing Vacancy2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Eureka is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Eureka Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Eureka and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Eureka

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$379,200
Median Gross Rent$1,252
Homeownership79.3%
Housing Vacancy2.4%
Housing Value7.0/10
Housing Stability8.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Eureka, MO

Median Household Income$108,394
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home17.9%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength9.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Eureka and how households are structured

Population13,081
Median Age37.5
Average Household Size2.7

Eureka is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Eureka

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Eureka point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High89.5°F
Average Winter Low22.0°F
Annual Rainfall43.3 in.
Annual Snowfall11.4 in.

Seasonal Life in Eureka

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Eureka & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Eureka spans Jefferson and St. Louis counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Eureka especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Eureka shows a population of about 13,081. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Jefferson County and St. Louis County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Eureka with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Eureka, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Wildwood, MO 5.6 miles away Lake Tekakwitha, MO 5.6 miles away Byrnes Mill, MO 5.7 miles away Pacific, MO 5.8 miles away Peaceful Village, MO 6.0 miles away Parkdale, MO 6.5 miles away Ellisville, MO 7.0 miles away Scotsdale, MO 7.8 miles away Ballwin, MO 8.4 miles away Valley Park, MO 8.8 miles away Winchester, MO 9.0 miles away Twin Oaks, MO 9.1 miles away