Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
19%
Eugene, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,428
Population
175,578
Renter Mix
51% Rent
An idyllic Pacific city nestled in breathtaking natural terrain.
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University of Oregon
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Eugene, Oregon combines outdoor recreation with cultural attractions. Home to the University of Oregon, this city of nearly 180,000 residents offers varied housing options, from downtown apartments averaging $1,414 per month to homes in established neighborhoods like South Eugene and Friendly. The rental market shows steady growth, with studios averaging $1,225 and four-bedroom homes at $2,692. The city's park system includes Pre's Trail and the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, offering miles of running and biking trails.
Downtown Eugene hosts the Saturday Market, the largest weekly open-air crafts festival in the United States. The Whiteaker neighborhood features local breweries and restaurants, while Spencer Butte provides hiking trails and views of the Willamette Valley. The city's track and field legacy centers around the University of Oregon's Hayward Field, which has hosted multiple Olympic Trials. This connection to athletics includes deep roots with Nike, founded by former UO track athlete Phil Knight and coach Bill Bowerman.
Explore the City
You can live surrounded by nature or by the city in Eugene.
Downtown Eugene is home to many local restaurants.
A variety of housing options can be found in Downtown Eugene.
The North Amazon Running Trail is a 1 mile loop in Eugene.
Runners in the Eugene Marathon begin the race.
Residents cross Agate Street with Hayward Field in the background.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,698
Average: $85,809
Education
62,988
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
88,781
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Eugene has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Eugene, OR is $1,186 for a studio, $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,690 for two bedrooms, and $2,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eugene has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,429/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$2,235/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,561/month
554 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,806/month
993 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Eugene, OR is 8.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Eugene is 16.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,186 - $2,108. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 7.4% less for utilities, and 11.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eugene, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Chinese Language Immersion School
Public
Grades K-5
110 Students
Edgewood Community Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
Yujin Gakuen Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
255 Students
Public
Grades K-8
250 Students
Public
Grades K-5
208 Students
Public
Grades K-8
250 Students
Coburg Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
226 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
543 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
424 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,505 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,525 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
121 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,455 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,031 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Owen Rose Garden
- Skinner Butte Park
- Lane County Historical Museum
- Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
- Eugene Parks Department
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Mahlon Sweet Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.