At a Glance
Median Income
$63,836
$41,035 per capita
Home Value
$435,400
Zillow: $467,032
Median Rent
$1,347/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
390/100K
3,571/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
247 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eugene residents earn a median household income of $63,836 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,035. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eugene is $435,400 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,032. Median rent is $1,347/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Eugene reports 390 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,571/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
44.2% of adults in Eugene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eugene has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population177,520
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density3,990/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,836
Per Capita$41,035
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
C+
Home Value$435,400
Rent$1,347
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$467,032
Housing Units78,477
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent390/100K
Property3,571/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault214/100K
Burglary557/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days247/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation410 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Eugene was founded in 1846.
The median home in Eugene was built in 1979.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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