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Eugene, OR

Founded 1846Lane CountyElev. 131 m
Population
177,520
Median home
$435,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
53
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About Eugene

With about 177,520 residents, Eugene is one of Oregon's notable places. Eugene was founded in 1846 and sits in Lane County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $63,836. Homes carry a median value of $435,400, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.4%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
177,520
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$63,836
Per-capita income
$41,035
Poverty rate
18.2%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
18.6 min
Work from home
15.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.4%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Black1.6%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45%
Sales & office20%
Service18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$435,400
Median gross rent
$1,347/mo
Owner-occupied
47.6%
Median year built
1979
Households
76,140
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Eugene has 53 public schools — 30 elementary, 10 middle, 11 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 18 schools
Reading53%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Churchill High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Crow Middle/High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Eugene Education OptionsHighGrades 9–12
Kalapuya High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Martin Luther King Jr. Education CenterHighGrades 6–12
Network Charter SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
North Eugene High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sheldon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South Eugene High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Twin Rivers Charter SchoolHighGrades 8–12charter
Willamette High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arts and Technology Academy at JeffersonMiddleGrades 6–8
Cal Young Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cascade Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime8% below national
Eugene354
Oregon339
United States386
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime69% above national
Eugene3,291
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Eugene Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Eugene.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lane County
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Eugene is in Lane County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Eugene was founded in 1846 and sits in Lane County. Elevation ~131 m.

Population trend
181K135K177,52020002024
Map of Eugene
Eugene, OR
Where Eugene is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBend
Historic places

61 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Villard HallDads' GatesThe Big 'O'Eugene HotelLane County Clerk's BuildingJohnson HallCalkins, Windsor W., HouseHarlow, Elmer, House
Notable people from Eugene
Rebecca SchaefferEric Christian OlsenMac WilkinsDanny AingeIsaiah HartensteinJames DuttonJoan MondaleTim HardinCraig WassonAustin O'Brien
People searches in Eugene
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Nearby cities
Springfield (7 mi)Lebanon (34 mi)Corvallis (36 mi)Albany (39 mi)Roseburg (59 mi)Salem (60 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Eugene, OR (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for Eugene, Oregon.

Ryan David Jones, 46
Eugene · Lane County · 97402
Andrew Carl Davis, 39
Eugene · Lane County · 97405
Joshua H Scott, 42
Eugene · Lane County · 97408
Joshua H Scott, 42
Eugene · 97408
AKA Joshua H Scott, Joshua Hayden Scott
Jason Shaun Taylor, 47
Eugene · 97402
AKA Jason S Taylor
Daniel George Brown, 37
Eugene · Lane County · 97402
Christopher Michael Smith, 37
Eugene · Lane County · 97402
AKA Christopher Michael White
Christopher Alan Smith, 47
Eugene · 97402
AKA X A. Leapfrog, Chris Alan Smith
Christopher James Smith, 41
Eugene · Lane County · 97402
Juan Fidenico Ramirez, 45
Eugene · Lane County · 97402
AKA Juan Fidencio Holmna-Ramirez, Juan Pedro Ramirez
Michael Robert Thomas, 55
Eugene · Cleveland County · 97404
AKA Little Mike Thomas, Robert Thomas
Robert Moung Yee Lee, 67
Eugene · Lane County · 97401
John Carl Thompson, 46
Eugene · Lane County · 97404
Johnny Deon Taylor, 47
Eugene · Lane County
AKA Johnny Taylor, Johnny Dean Taylor
Jewells Dream, 57
Eugene · Lane County · 97402
AKA James Robertson, Troy Leon Shackelfrod

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Eugene — frequently asked

What is the population of Eugene, Oregon?
Eugene has a population of about 177,520, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Eugene?
The median home value in Eugene is $435,400, and the median gross rent is $1,347/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Eugene safe? What is the crime rate?
Eugene Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 354 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Eugene face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lane County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Eugene?
Eugene has 53 public schools (30 elementary, 10 middle, 11 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Eugene?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near Eugene. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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