Plumas Eureka, CA

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Population
372
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,385 ft
Median Home Value
$517,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$91,042
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked high in the Sierra Nevada near Graeagle and historic Johnsville, Plumas Eureka is a peaceful mountain community surrounded by Gold Rush history. Gold was first discovered on Eureka Peak back in the 1850s, bringing prospectors, mills, and small wooden cabins to the slopes. Today, those boomtown roots are still visible in the weathered timber buildings and quiet trails winding through the pine trees, giving the neighborhood a rustic, grounded character.

Life here centers on fresh air, thick evergreen forests, and outdoor recreation. Plumas-Eureka State Park sits right in the neighborhood's backyard, offering quick access to fishing streams, snowshoeing routes, and scenic summer hikes around the peaks. Groceries, dining, and golf courses are a short drive down the road in Graeagle and Blairsden, while local students attend schools in the Plumas Unified School District. For buyers looking for a quiet, scenic escape with plenty of open space, Plumas Eureka delivers a relaxed mountain lifestyle.

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