Eugene, OR
Population 177,520 · Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA. Moving to or from Eugene? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
177,520
Cost of living (RPP)
101.568
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$473,231
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $63,836 |
| Median age | 35.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $435,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,347/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.33 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 101.568 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 102.531, goods 105.261, services 98.35. Source: BEA, Eugene-Springfield, OR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
35°F
July high
84°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 40.8". Station: EUGENE MAHLON SWEET AP, OR US (7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$473,231
ZHVI YoY
-0.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,851/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Eugene, OR
Total employment (MSA)
155,990
Median wage (annual)
$46,620
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 19,330 | $44,270 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 15,420 | $30,860 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 13,740 | $36,090 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 13,230 | $40,070 |
| Management Occupations | 10,540 | $93,090 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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