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.
Median Household Income
$66,562
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,402
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$460,400
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
| 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
Average AQI
44.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,331
Per month
Avg Home Value
$481,333
Census ACS
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%
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 $1,402 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Eugene?
The median household income in Eugene is $66,562 per year.
What is the median home value in Eugene?
The median home value in Eugene is $460,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Eugene?
Eugene has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Eugene?
Tax data for Oregon is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
