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Eureka, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Eureka, IL (Woodford County) — Census median home value $154,600, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for Eureka houses and the broader area.
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Eureka, IL is in Woodford County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Eureka and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,095, with a median household income of $55,172. Census data puts the median value of houses in Eureka at $154,600.
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Market overview
Eureka housing market
Eureka is in Woodford County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Eureka and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$154,600
Population (Census ACS)
5,095
Median household income
$55,172
County price trend (2025)
6.02% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Eureka market snapshot
Population
5,095
County
Woodford County
Median Household Income
$55,172
Median Home Value (city)
$154,600
Median Gross Rent
$680/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Eureka's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $154,600.
County Price Trend
Woodford County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.02% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Eureka has an estimated population of 5,095 and a median household income of $55,172, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Eureka's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Roanoke, Metamora, Secor, Congerville, Germantown Hills, Lowpoint, Benson, Panola, Kappa, Bay View Gardens, Spring Bay, Minonk.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Goodfield (~5.9 mi), Deer Creek (~6.5 mi), Washington (~8.2 mi), Heritage Lake (~11.9 mi), Carlock (~11.9 mi), Morton (~12.1 mi), Mackinaw (~13.1 mi), El Paso (~13.7 mi), Danvers (~13.8 mi), East Peoria (~14.2 mi), Washburn (~14.3 mi), Peoria Heights (~15.5 mi), Rome (~16.7 mi), Hudson (~16.9 mi), Mossville (~16.9 mi), Tremont (~17.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Eureka data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,095
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$154,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$55,172
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$680
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.02%
Census place type
city
County
Woodford County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.73 sq mi
Census GEOID
1724543
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Eureka CUD 140 — 5 schools, 1,528 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Woodford addresses may be served by Eureka CUD 140, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Eureka FAQ
What are houses worth in Eureka, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Eureka at $154,600.
How much do houses cost in Eureka, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Eureka, Census ACS data shows a median value of $154,600. Active listing prices in Woodford County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Eureka, IL?
Eureka houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Woodford County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Eureka, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Eureka's population at approximately 5,095.
What's the median rent in Eureka, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Eureka at approximately $680 per month.
What is the median household income in Eureka, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Eureka at approximately $55,172.
Is the Eureka housing market growing?
Woodford County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.02% annual change in 2025.
Is Eureka, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Eureka's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Eureka, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Eureka CUD 140 for many Eureka addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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