Here's what it costs to live in Eugene, Oregon, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,402 per month, while the typical home is valued around $460,400. Households earn a median of $66,562 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$66,562
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,402
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$460,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,223
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,286
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,688
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,348
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
179,591
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Census ACS
44.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,327
Per month
Avg Home Value
$428,150
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 97401 | — | $1,193 | $450,800 |
| ZIP 97402 | — | $1,218 | $305,400 |
| ZIP 97403 | — | $1,128 | $496,700 |
| ZIP 97404 | — | $1,397 | $361,800 |
| ZIP 97405 | — | $1,378 | $457,500 |
| ZIP 97408 | — | $1,645 | $496,700 |
January Avg
41°F
July Avg
68°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.6
fair
Hospitals
30
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.8%
The cost of living index for Eugene is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Eugene is $1,402 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Eugene is $66,562 per year.
The median home value in Eugene is $460,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Eugene has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Oregon is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
