Eugene, Oregon

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  1. Overview - Life In Eugene
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Eugene
  3. Crime In Eugene
  4. Cost of Living In Eugene
  5. Gender In Eugene
  6. Household Income For Eugene
  7. Education In Eugene
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Eugene
About Eugene, Oregon
Is Eugene, Oregon a good place to live?
Eugene is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 170457 residents.. The poverty rate of Eugene is 20.3%, which is 45% higher than national average. The typical household in Eugene earns $52689 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 48% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Eugene, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Eugene remained 7.5%, which is 60% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Eugene, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Eugene is 118, which is 18% higher than national average. Median home value in Eugene is $304500 , which is 33% higher than national average. While median income in Eugene remained $52689, which is 22% lower than national average.
Population
170457
Unemployment
7.5%
60% NAT AVG.
Poverty
20.3%
45% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$304500
33% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$52689
22% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1075
7% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
118
18% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 5
Unemployed People
1 in 13
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 11
People Earning < $50,000
48%
People with <= High School
1 in 4.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing85%

Affordability40%

Safety40%

Amenities95%

Diversity80%

Education85%

Commute90%

Is Eugene, Oregon safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Eugene, Oregon is 87% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Eugene is 1% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Eugene is 104% higher than national average. You have 1 in 250 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
7661
Violent : 681
Property : 6980
Total Crime
87% NAT. AVG.
49% STATE AVG.
4389.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
34% STATE AVG.
390.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
104% NAT. AVG.
50% STATE AVG.
3999.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Eugene
Violent crime
1 in 250
Property crime
1 in 24
Robbery
1 in 1046
Burglary
1 in 159
Assault
1 in 417
Car Theft
1 in 237
Eugene : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Oregon 10 12 5 13 10
In USA 372 314 394 312 305
Eugene : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Oregon 14 17 6 13 19
In USA 830 322 390 935 579

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Eugene
Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 681 390.2 291.88 387.8
Murder 2 1.1 2.95 6.5
Robbery 163 93.4 51.4 73.9
Assault 409 234.4 200.64 279.7
Rape 107 61.3 36.9 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Eugene
 Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 6980 3999.7 2659.01 1,958.2
Burglary 1073 614.9 339.17 314.2
Larceny 5187 2972.3 1928.82 1,398
Car Theft 720 412.6 391.02 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Eugene Oregon National Avg.
Services 122 119 100
Groceries 114 114 100
Health 117 118 100
Housing 122 122 100
Transportation 131 128 100
Utilities 87 88 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Eugene Oregon Country
Female 51.1% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 48.9% 49.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Eugene Oregon Country
Less than $10,000 9% 5.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 8.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 12.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 18.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14% 16.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5% 7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 7.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Eugene Oregon Country
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 17% 23% 27.0%
Other College 26% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 13% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Eugene Oregon Country
White 77.6% 74.9% 60.1%
African American 1.3% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 4.3% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 5.2% 4.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.4% 13.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity