Eureka, Missouri
Theme Park Thrills, State Park Trails.
A southwest St. Louis County city on the Meramec River, home to Mid America Adventure, Route 66 State Park, and a walkable historic downtown.
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The Community
Life in Eureka
State parks, a major amusement park, and a historic downtown, all within one small river-valley city.
Parks & Recreation
Route 66 State Park at the City’s Doorstep
Route 66 State Park sits on the edge of Eureka, its visitor center housed in a former Route 66 roadhouse complete with road signs and vintage photographs. The park offers seven miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails along the Meramec River — one of several hundred acres of parkland, conservation areas, and waterways within and around the city.
Schools
Rockwood R-VI, Right in the City
Eureka is served by the award-winning Rockwood R-VI School District, including Eureka High School, three elementary schools, and Lasalle Springs Middle School, all within city limits.
Attractions
Home to Mid America Adventure Since 1971
Eureka has been home to the amusement park long known as Six Flags St. Louis — now Mid America Adventure — since 1971, alongside the Endangered Wolf Center and the World Bird Sanctuary, both within a short drive of downtown.
Shopping & Dining
A Walkable Downtown on Central Avenue
Eureka’s historic downtown centers on Central Avenue, home to La Finca Coffee, Sarah’s on Central, Red Door Liquor and Cigars, and O’Dell’s Irish Pub and Ale House, all within walking distance of each other.
Route 66 State Park photography: historic bridge across the Meramec and landscape and pond by Yinan Chen (public domain).
Get Oriented
Get to Know Eureka
From Mid America Adventure to Route 66 State Park and the Meramec River.
Mid America Adventure
The amusement park long known as Six Flags St. Louis, in Eureka since 1971.
Route 66 State Park
A former Route 66 roadhouse turned visitor center, with seven miles of trails along the Meramec River.
Endangered Wolf Center
A captive-breeding and reintroduction program for Mexican wolves and American red wolves, offering tours.
World Bird Sanctuary
Founded in 1977, rehabilitating and breeding birds of prey, including bald eagles, for release.
Eureka High School
Part of the Rockwood R-VI School District, located within city limits.
Downtown Eureka (Central Avenue)
A walkable historic district with coffee, dining, and shops, including O’Dell’s Irish Pub and Ale House.
Meramec River
Forms part of the city’s southern edge, with river access and recreation nearby.
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By the Numbers
Eureka Market Snapshot
$464,779
Median sale price
(+15.9% YoY)
26 days
Median days on market
$190
Median price per sq. ft.
99.6%
Average sale-to-list ratio
Source: Redfin, September 2026 (all home types); checked October 29, 2026. Median sale price, days on market and price per sq. ft. reflect the three-month period ending September 2026; sale-to-list is Redfin’s September 2026 average ratio. View current figures. These citywide figures are not an individual property valuation.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Eureka, MO?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $464,779 for the three-month period ending September 2026 (checked October 29, 2026). Individual properties vary by location, condition, size and housing type; use the live price-range searches above for current availability.
What school district serves Eureka?
Eureka is served by the Rockwood R-VI School District, including Eureka High School, Lasalle Springs Middle School, and three elementary schools, all within city limits.
Is Eureka, MO a good place to live?
Eureka is a southwest St. Louis County city of about 11,600 residents, known as the home of the amusement park now called Mid America Adventure, Route 66 State Park, and a walkable historic downtown along Central Avenue.
How big is Eureka, Missouri?
Eureka covers about 11 square miles along the Meramec River and had a population of 11,646 at the 2020 census, up 14.3% from 2010.
What is Eureka known for?
Eureka has been home to the amusement park long known as Six Flags St. Louis, now Mid America Adventure, since 1971. It’s also known for Route 66 State Park, the Endangered Wolf Center, and the World Bird Sanctuary.
Where is downtown Eureka?
Eureka’s historic downtown is centered on Central Avenue, home to local coffee shops, restaurants, and Red Door Liquor and Cigars.
