Apartments for rent in Eugene, OR

Eugene is a medium-sized city in Oregon with a population of approximately 164,000. Young adults (15-24) should feel right at home, as they account for an above-average 22% of the population. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 38, skew younger than most cities in Oregon. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (49%) their home. At $1,034/month, the average rent is roughly on par with the state average.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Eugene. The four most common are retail, healthcare, education, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 28% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Eugene workers earn an average annual income of just over $62K, less than those elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (7%), Eugene has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 15% have a Bachelor's degree.

Eugene has an average commute time of about 20 minutes, faster than the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 35% of workers, while public transportation isn't widely used. Not many commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.