Eugene, Oregon
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Eugene.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Eugene?
Eugene, OR has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 122 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $435,400 and median rent about $1,347, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $63,836. Typical commute is 19 minutes; summer highs average 81°F. Violent-offense rates run about 389.8 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 122U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $435,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,347U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $63,836U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 19 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 389.8per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Eugene compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 178,786City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $63,836Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year19% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 122ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year22% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $435,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year44% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,347City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 19 min24% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 46Near U.S. avg (45)U.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 389.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)34% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3570.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)16% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 35°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (34°F)U.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 40.8 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals24% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 219As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals18% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Eugene grew 14.2% from 156,527 in 2010 to 178,786 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Eugene expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Eugene's housing cost index is 122 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($435,400 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,347 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 122 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $435,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,347 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Eugene?
Typical ownership costs center near $435,400, while median gross rent is about $1,347 a month. Against a median household income of $63,836, rent alone is roughly 25% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $435,400
- Median rent $1,347/month
- Median household income $63,836
What is the job market like in Eugene?
County unemployment recently ran 5.4% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Eugene is about $63,836 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $63,836
How long is the typical commute in Eugene?
Average one-way commute time is about 19 minutes, with Walk Score near 46/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 19 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 46/100
Is Eugene safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 389.8 per 100k and property about 3570.8 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 389.8 per 100k
- Property 3570.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Eugene?
Normals show summer highs near 81°F, winter lows near 35°F, about 40.8 inches of rain, and roughly 219 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 35°F
- 40.8 in rain · 219 sunny days
Eugene, Oregon counts about 178,786 residents inside the city limits. Median household income is roughly $63,836, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 122 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). A typical home near $435,400 and rents around $1,347 frame most shortlists.
Eugene is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Eugene with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Wet winters west of the Cascades and dry east-side climates split the state. The normals show about 40.8 inches of rain and 219 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 19 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 46. Unemployment recently ran near 5.4%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 389.8 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Eugene city, 1600000US4123850) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Lane County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00024221 EUGENE MAHLON SWEET AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10