At a Glance
Home Value
$85,500
Zillow: $129,180
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
56.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Eugene Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eugene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eugene a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eugene is $85,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,180. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Eugene reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
7.9% of adults in Eugene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eugene has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,966
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty56.4%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value$85,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$129,180
Housing Units132
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation508 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Eugene was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
47.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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