Here's what it costs to live in Eugene, Oregon, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,347 per month, while the typical home is valued around $435,400. Households earn a median of $63,836 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 18. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$63,836
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,347
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$435,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,223
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,286
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,688
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,348
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
9.90%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
None
No statewide sales tax
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
177,520
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
18.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Eugene?
The cost of living index for Eugene is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Eugene?
The median gross rent in Eugene is $1,347 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Eugene?
The median household income in Eugene is $63,836 per year.
What is the median home value in Eugene?
The median home value in Eugene is $435,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Eugene?
Eugene has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 18.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Eugene?
Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no statewide sales tax (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology