Greenside Park, Eureka, CA
Is Greenside Park a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe105
Medium108
Low131
Other600
105 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape15
Child involved87
Assault10
Other3
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible wrong-way driver near 4th Street and Ocean Avenue in Eureka. The vehicle was described as a silver Subaru Forester with Washington registration. | Ocean Ave, Eureka, CA 95501 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched to a medical emergency near Fourth Avenue and C Street involving a 71-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing difficulty. The patient may be outside for responders. | 4th St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a 63-year-old man with apparent alcohol intoxication who was found on the ground and incontinent near Dolbeer Street in Eureka. His vital signs were largely normal, and he was being transported to a local hospital with an advanced life support crew. | Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a yellow vehicle near Walnut Drive and Redwood Street in Cutten. A driver’s records check was completed and the unit cleared with no report taken. | Redwood St & Walnut Dr, Cutten, CA 95503 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 30-year-old male from a correctional facility is reported near Dolbeer Street. The individual experienced loss of consciousness and injury near the left eye, with complaints of head, neck, and back pain and lower extremity sensation loss. Transport with advanced life support is en route with an ETA of about 4 minutes. | Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, city ambulance and a fire truck were dispatched to provide medical aid for a reportedly unresponsive 30-year-old man at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility near 5th Street in Eureka. | 4th St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic includes a traffic stop near Broadway and Washington involving a silver Mercedes with an apparently expired temporary Kansas registration. Later, medical units are dispatched to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on 5th Street for a report of an unresponsive adult male inmate. | Broadway St & W Washington St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are responding to a patient near Dolbeer Street in Eureka with a chronic painful condition and vomiting, treated with intravenous medication, with an estimated arrival time of about three minutes. | Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that an unknown person or people may have entered a fireplace area at or near Humboldt and Trinity streets in Eureka and expressed concern about possible danger. | Trinity St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man, described as the registered owner of a recently towed white SUV, at a location near 5th Street and Commercial Street in Eureka, allegedly attempting to fight staff. No weapons were reported seen. | Commercial St & W 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501 | Assault Report |
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Median Home Price
$452,622
Average Rent
$1,380
Vacancy Rate
20.7%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Greenside Park is a coastal suburban neighborhood in Eureka, California, with mostly small to medium single-family homes and apartments. Most residences were built between 1940 and 1999.
The neighborhood has a very high vacancy rate of 20.7%, indicating many empty homes or apartments. It has a nautical feel with seaside and shipping influences.
CoastalSuburbanHigh VacancyDiverse Ancestry
Quick Facts
| Short Commutes | 46.3% commute under 15 minutes |
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Housing market and real estate character
Greenside Park's housing is mainly small to medium single-family homes and apartments, mostly renter occupied. Many homes were built between 1940 and 1999.
| Housing Age | Most homes built between 1940 and 1999 |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
| Renter Occupied | Majority of residences |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is very high, indicating many empty units.
Most residences built mid-20th century, well established.
Families & Lifestyle
Greenside Park has a diverse occupational mix and one of the highest concentrations of divorcees nationally. It also has a notable share of bicycle commuters.
Occupations — 37.1% work in executive, management, and professional roles; 26.5% in sales and service; 20.0% in clerical and tech support; 13.1% in manufacturing and labor.
| Divorcee Concentration | Higher than 99.7% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Bicycle Commuters | 4.7% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Low income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 37.9% |
| English Speakers | 91.1% of households |
| Other Languages | Includes Italian, Spanish, Native American languages (1.7%) |
| Top Ancestries | German (17.7%), Irish (17.2%), English (16.1%), Italian (6.4%), Ukrainian (6.0%) |
Commute
Many residents have short commutes, with a majority driving alone. Bicycle commuting is notably high.
Greenside Park offers short commutes and diverse transportation modes, including a high rate of bicycle commuting.
Short Commutes — Nearly half of residents commute under 15 minutes.
Bicycle Commuting — 4.7% bike to work, higher than 98% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Under 15 Minute Commute | 46.3% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone | 61.3% |
| Carpool | 14.2% |
| Walk to Work | 5.3% |
Homes for sale near 95501
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Greenside Park?
The median home price is $452,622, less expensive than 86.9% of California neighborhoods.
What is the average rent?
Average rent is $1,380, lower than 98.8% of California neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
Vacancy rate is 20.7%, higher than 88.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.