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Eugene, OR

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Eugene.

Population: 150,355 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Eugene, OR is $502,512 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $507,475 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,906/month. 41 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$502,512

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$502,512
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.5%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$505,721
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$507,475
Median list price
$542,450
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
-2.5%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
433
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
175

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,906/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
41
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
8
High schools
8
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
Bethel SD 52, Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD 66, Eugene SD 4J
Schools include
Clear Lake Elementary School, Danebo Elementary School, Fairfield Elementary School, Malabon Elementary School, Cascade Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
J. H. Baxter (3.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,726
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,231
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,495

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
81
Nearest airport
Eugene Airport (EUG) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene Airport (EUG) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MCKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER, SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER - RIVERBEND, PEACEHEALTH COTTAGE GROVE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,341
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
131,889
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
572

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EugeneState medianUS median
Median home value$502,512$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$507,475$460,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,906/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,341$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Eugene, OR?
$502,512.
What is the median sale price in Eugene, OR?
$507,475.
How long do homes take to sell in Eugene, OR?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Eugene, OR?
Typical rent: $1,906/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Eugene, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Eugene, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Eugene, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Eugene, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Eugene, OR?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: J. H. Baxter, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Eugene, OR?
41 schools (25 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Eugene, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Eugene, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Eugene, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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