Samoa, Eureka, MO
Samoa — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Samoa, Eureka, Missouri. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Samoa Neighborhood Overview
Samoa is a distinct neighborhood located on the peninsula across Humboldt Bay from the main city of Eureka, California. It is primarily accessed via the Samoa Bridge and is known for its coastal, industrial, and residential mix, offering a unique setting separate from the urban core.
The housing market in Samoa presents a notable dynamic between owners and renters. With a median home value of $403,600 and a relatively low homeownership rate of 31.5%, the area is predominantly composed of renter-occupied households at a rate of 68.5%. The median gross rent is $1,207 per month. Recent mortgage data shows a limited but active market, with 14 total home loan originations in the latest period, consisting of 9 conventional loans and 5 FHA loans, indicating a mix of financing avenues for buyers in this prime market tier.
The neighborhood's character is shaped by its maritime environment and economic history, including the historic Samoa Cookhouse. The average home size is reported at 1,200 square feet. The median household income in Samoa is $55,536, which residents balance against the local cost of housing. This creates a community with a strong working-class presence and a unique identity within the Eureka area.
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Samoa Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $404K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $56K |
| Homeownership Rate | 31.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 95564 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 14 |
| VA Loan Originations | 0 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.0% |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 9 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 5 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Samoa, Eureka
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Samoa
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14