Living in Eugene, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eugene · Census data 2020–2024
Eugene has 179,591 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $66,562 (20% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $460,400, the median rent is $1,402/month.
Eugene at a glance
- Population
- 179,591
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,562State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $460,400State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,402/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Eugene a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eugene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eugene the median home value is $460,400, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,402 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,119 a month in housing costs.
Eugene median household income
The median household income in Eugene is $66,562 and the income per person is $41,560. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Eugene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 80,856
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.23
Eugene demographics
- Population
- 179,591
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 76,822
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eugene ›
Education in Eugene
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Eugene have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eugene
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Eugene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $460,400 | $1,402 |
| River Road | 8,862 | $81,589 | $397,800 | $1,633 |
| Santa Clara | 10,551 | $88,344 | $415,100 | $1,706 |
| Coburg | 1,626 | $98,000 | $494,400 | $1,392 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $358,700 | $1,258 |
| Creswell | 5,621 | $100,385 | $435,500 | $1,218 |
| Jasper | 493 | $68,684 | $340,400 | — |
| Junction City | 6,947 | $85,595 | $421,900 | $1,316 |
| Veneta | 5,200 | $66,890 | $385,200 | $1,590 |
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What is the median household income in Eugene, OR?
The median household income in Eugene is $66,562, 20% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eugene?
The median home value in Eugene is $460,400, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Eugene?
The median gross rent in Eugene is $1,402 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Eugene, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Eugene?
The median age in Eugene is 35.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Eugene?
The average commute to work in Eugene is 18 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eugene?
The unemployment rate in Eugene is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eugene?
45.1% of adults in Eugene have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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