Eureka, CA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · CA · as of August 2026
What is Eureka, CA metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Eureka, CA metro area in its market cycle?
Eureka, CA metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Eureka, CA metro area?
Our model forecasts Eureka, CA metro area’s home prices to rise about 6.2% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Eureka, CA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $413K | ▼ -6.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 65 days | ▼ -3% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 541 | ▼ -1.6% |
| Homes Sold | 130 | ▼ -3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $283 | ▼ -3.5% |
How has Eureka, CA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eureka, CA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Eureka, CA metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 29 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Eureka, CA metro area?
The median sale price in Eureka, CA metro area is $413K, having fallen 6.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Eureka, CA metro area?
Eureka, CA metro area scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Eureka, CA metro area's Alpha Score?
Eureka, CA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (50/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Eureka, CA metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.