Eugene, OR
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Living in Eugene, Oregon

Life in Eugene research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Eugene over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Eugene based on the most recently available data.

179,591 Population
$473,231 Median home value
$66,562 Median income
121 Cost of living +21% vs US
$1,402 Median rent
7.6% Unemployment
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Eugene SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 4/10
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 9/10

Crime in Eugene summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Eugene. Key points include:

  • There were 6,363 total crimes in Eugene in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Eugene is 3,573.6 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Eugene is 317.9 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Eugene is 3,255.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Eugene is 68.63% above the national average.

6,363
Total Crimes
68.63%
Above National Average
Eugene
US

Crime In Eugene Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Eugene
/ 100k People
Oregon
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 6,363 3,573.6 2,719.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 566 317.9 331.0 359.0
Murder 2 1.1 3.7 5.0
Robbery 126 70.8 57.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 356 199.9 229.1 256.0
Property Crime 5,797 3,255.7 2,388.0 1,760.0
Burglary 847 475.7 306.5 229.0
Larceny 4,377 2,458.2 1,789.5 1,272.0
Car Theft 573 321.8 292.1 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Eugene summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Eugene. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Eugene is 121 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Eugene is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Eugene is $473,231.

  • The median income in Eugene is $66,562.

121
Eugene's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Eugene
US

Cost Of Living In Eugene Comparison Table

Living Expense Eugene Oregon National Average
Overall 121 109 100
Services 103 104 100
Groceries 110 106 100
Health 149 125 100
Housing 106 104 100
Transportation 108 106 100
Utilities 113 105 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Eugene, OR Weather

  • The average high in Eugene is 63.1° and the average low is 41.8°.

  • There are 90.3 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 45.2 inches of precipitation each year with 3.6 inches of snow.

StatEugene
Average Annual High63.1
Average Annual Low41.8
Annual Precipitation Days90.3
Average Annual Precipitation45.2
Average Annual Snowfall3.6
63.1°
Average High
90.3
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Eugene, OR Photos

Welcome To Track Town Usa
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Hendricks Park
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Eugenepubliclibrary
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Register Guard Building  Eugene Oregon
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Northbanktrails
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Eugene Skyline Crop
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Snow In Eugene
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1 Reviews & Comments About Eugene

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I lived in Eugene, Bend, Lakeview, La Grande and Clay Creek I have friends in Springfield, Portland and Yachats. All these areas are fantastic places and I enjoyed living there very much. I would take any of Oregon's towns over where I live now. Had to move to So Cal for work but my heart is still in Oregon. The people there are happy, mellow and friendly!

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Eugene Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Eugene

The current population in Eugene is 179,591. The population has increased 17.2% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 179,591 1.2%
2023 177,520 0.4%
2022 176,755 2.0%
2021 173,278 1.7%
2020 170,457 1.3%
2019 168,302 1.4%
2018 165,997 1.8%
2017 163,135 0.9%
2016 161,649 1.3%
2015 159,615 0.9%
2014 158,131 0.5%
2013 157,318 0.7%
2012 156,222 0.8%
2011 154,935 1.1%
2010 153,288 -

Race / Ethnicity in Eugene

White 74.2% (133,200)
African American 1.6% (2,869)
American Indian 0.6% (1,078)
Asian 4.0% (7,116)
Hawaiian 0.2% (432)
Other 0.5% (973)
Two Or More 7.2% (12,902)
Hispanic 11.7% (21,021)
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Eugene is:

  • 74.2% White with 133,200 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 2,869 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 1,078 American Indian residents.

  • 4.0% Asian with 7,116 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 432 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 973 Other residents.

  • 7.2% Two Or More with 12,902 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.7% Hispanic with 21,021 Hispanic residents.

Race Eugene OR USA
White 74.2% 71.4% 57.4%
African American 1.6% 1.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.6% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 4.0% 4.4% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 7.2% 6.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 11.7% 14.7% 19.3%

Gender in Eugene

Female 51.2% (92,035)
Male 48.8% (87,556)
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  • Eugene is 51.2% female with 92,035 female residents.

  • Eugene is 48.8% male with 87,556 male residents.

Gender Eugene OR USA
Female 51.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Eugene for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (3,591)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (7,183)
High School / GED 17.0% (30,530)
Some College 24.0% (43,101)
Associate's Degree 8.0% (14,367)
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% (44,897)
Master's Degree 13.0% (23,346)
Professional Degree 4.0% (7,183)
Doctorate Degree 3.0% (5,387)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Eugene completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Eugene completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Eugene completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Eugene completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Eugene completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Eugene completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Eugene completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Eugene completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Eugene completed doctorate degree.

Education Eugene OR USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 17.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 24.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Eugene, Oregon

Less than $10,000 6.7% (1,197,865)
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% (908,685)
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% (1,383,483)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% (1,273,608)
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% (2,285,389)
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% (2,706,886)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% (2,269,258)
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% (2,978,065)
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% (1,311,246)
$200,000 or more 9.2% (1,644,610)
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  • 6.7% of households in Eugene earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Eugene earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Eugene earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Eugene earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Eugene earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Eugene earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Eugene earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Eugene earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Eugene earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Eugene earn $200,000 or more.

Income Eugene OR USA
Less than $10,000 6.7% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.2% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 6.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 6.2% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 10.0% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 15.4% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.2% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 18.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 10.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 9.2% 12.7% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)