Eugene, Oregon
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US places
- top 2% for walkability
- top 2% for sales tax
- bottom 5% for property crime
Eugene is a city in Oregon with about 177,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property crime.
Official websiteeugene-or.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.2 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 24% of US places
Home Value$406k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.05%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.81%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment7.1%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.1 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.6better than 34% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 63% of US places
School Quality91.2better than 82% of US places
Violent Crime1127/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Crime3436/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population176,755100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.223rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.9%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.4%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.4%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.9%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability14.5/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.6%better than 70% of US places
Amenities Nearby35.70better than 32% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eugene an affordable place to live?
- Eugene is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Eugene?
- The median home value in Eugene is $406k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Eugene?
- Median household income in Eugene is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Eugene?
- Median gross rent in Eugene is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Eugene safe?
- Eugene is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1127/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 3436/100k.
- What is the weather like in Eugene?
- Eugene averages 68°F in July and 42°F in January, with 45.1 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Eugene?
- Public-school quality in Eugene is above average, scoring better than 82% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Eugene?
- The average one-way commute in Eugene is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)