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Eureka, California · ZIP 95503

Eureka — ZIP 95503

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Eureka (95503) scores 52/100 — Fair for Eureka. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $432K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$432K
Median rent$1,801/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$432K

Median Rent

$1,801/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,368

Violent Crime

491

Property Crime

1,877

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Humboldt County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Freshwater Charter Middle07–0851
65%
75%
Garfield ElementaryKG–0673
55%
75%
Cutten Elementary03–06288
48%
57%
Freshwater ElementaryKG–06283
42%
62%
Washington ElementaryKG–05426
35%
33%
Pine Hill ElementaryKG–03189
35%
25%
Grant ElementaryKG–05278
32%
27%
Northern United - Humboldt CharterKG–12330
27%
42%
South Bay CharterKG–0844
27%
47%
Alice Birney ElementaryKG–05375
17%
17%
South Bay Elementary04–06141
17%
32%
Winship Middle06–08413
15%
25%
Ridgewood ElementaryKG–02260Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

24,442

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95503 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95503 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95503 is approximately $432K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95503 in Eureka has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.