Eugene, Oregon

Mid-size Oregon city with community character

Pacific Eugene-Springfield, OR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Eugene is an Oregon city with a population of approximately 178K, part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $482,062. Median household income is $61,481.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 178K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $482,062 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $61,481 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.6 minutes
  • Part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

177,899

Source: Census ACS

$482,062

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$61,481

Source: Census ACS

18.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

46

Source: Walk Score

119 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lane County (county-level results)

60%
37%
Democrat 123,957
Republican 76,149
Leans D+23.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 42.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 35.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 46/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.8

Location

Eugene, OR (44.0737, -123.0788)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.