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Eugene
  • City in Oregon
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Eugene

#58 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Eugene is a city in Oregon with a population of 173,278. Eugene is in Lane County. Living in Eugene offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Eugene there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Eugene and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Eugene are above average.
    About Eugene...
    Population
    173,278
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $337,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,134
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      246.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      65.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      94.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      592.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,668.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      412.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Eugene

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,776
    National
    $69,021
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