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City of Eureka, Missouri

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About homes in Eureka

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Eureka in St. Louis County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1999Median year built1U.S. 1980
22%Built before 1980128% built since 2010
1999Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1983
82%Detached single-family18% in 5+ unit buildings
79%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$379kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of Eureka was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is newer than the St. Louis County median of 1969.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Eureka's housing is recent: only 22% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 28% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than St. Louis County as a whole (69% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting.

Owner-occupied homes in Eureka are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1999 against 1983.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components. Housing in Eureka is mostly detached single-family: 82% of units, with 8% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Home ownership is the norm in Eureka: 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Missouri share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Eureka is valued at $379,200 (ACS), above the Missouri median of $230,300. Within St. Louis County the median is $276,800, so Eureka sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. Winters are long: the St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap station averages 105 nights a year at or below 32°F and 33 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summers bring about 44 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 40 inches, with 10 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,650 heating degree days against 1,448 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Eureka sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Eureka are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Eureka housing units by year built
Before 19403%
1940-19594.1%
1960-197915%
1980-199930.7%
2000-200919.3%
2010 or later27.9%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap, 11 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Eureka, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in Eureka, MO land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Eureka?

The median home in the city of Eureka was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is newer than the St. Louis County median of 1969. Most of Eureka's housing is recent: only 22% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 28% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than St. Louis County as a whole (69% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Eureka?

Winters are long: the St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap station averages 105 nights a year at or below 32°F and 33 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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