What BestPlaces Users Say about Eugene
Eugene, Oregon is a city known for its lush greenery, outdoor recreation, and thriving arts scene. It is home to the University of Oregon and attracts many students and young professionals. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in this city, we'll dive into several user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to "Sarah W." who has lived in Eugene for 4 years, "The people here are friendly and welcoming, and there's always something to do, whether it's hiking in the nearby mountains or attending a concert downtown." However, "Mark S." who has lived in Eugene for 15 years, has a different perspective, stating "Traffic can be a nightmare, especially during rush hour, and the cost of living is getting higher and higher."
Another user, "Jennifer R.", has been living in Eugene for 2 years and says, "I love the access to nature and the laid-back vibe of this city. Plus, the food scene here is amazing and there's a great selection of local breweries." On the other hand, "Matt B." who has lived in Eugene for 10 years, mentions, "The job market is limited and the rainy weather can be depressing at times, but the beautiful surroundings make up for it."
In summary, reviews from Sarah, Jennifer, Mark, and Matt showcase the diverse opinions about living in Eugene. While some appreciate the friendly community and outdoor activities, others may struggle with traffic and limited job opportunities. However, one thing is clear - Eugene is a city with a unique charm and plenty to offer for those who choose to call it home.
based on 89 ReviewsGet to know Eugene with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Eugene
shouldn't have bought a house - 7/1/2020
Something is wrong with the people. We moved here from N. Calif. There are too many burned-out drug hippies. Young kids who broke down the street signs and then on top of it they're building 1,000 of subdivisions-destroying the forests that brought us here in the first place. It's starting to look like L.A. Lots of gray
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Good College Town - 6/13/2020
I lived in Eugene for 4 years as an undergrad at U of O.
Aspects:
The Outdoors: The towering trees, rivers, and hiking trails are downright gorgeous. Coming from someone who has lived most of his life in a big city-unable to escape concrete, this was perhaps my favorite aspect of Eugene.
Public Transportation: The bus system is solid, running relatively frequently.
The Culture: This is a very non-materialistic city, or "hippy" city as many would put it. Something I personally enjoyed. Many left wing activists call Eugene home and we have the Co-ops to prove it. Oregon is one of the least churched/religious states in the country, so know that before you choose to move here. Ethnically, it's fairly white, but definitely more diverse at the University. All the same, it's quite tolerant.
Nightlife: Lots of solid bars and restaurants to check out. Not much in the way of big, ritzy clubs that you'll find in big cities-
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Eugene is hell on earth. - 3/24/2020
TERRIBLE! This town is filthy. I couldn’t go one week without being robbed by the homeless population. They own your stuff more than you do. The crime is out of hand. College students are pumping music day and night, this town will take everything you have and ruin your life. AVOID.
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It's.... bad. - 3/10/2020
Worst town on the planet. Littered with trash everywhere. Dangerous and violent homeless. The college students shake the town with thumping music 24 hours a day, you'll forget what sleep is. It's a town for deadbeats and losers. Move along and find somewhere better if you know whats good for
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Resident from October 2018-present - 10/14/2019
Pros:
Beautiful scenery- The Eugene area is full of greenery, rivers, lakes, buttes, and mountains in the distance.
Moderately sized- not quite a big city, but not too much of a small town feel either. Traffic exists but is seldom more than a few minute ordeal.
Excellent arts and culture- With the University of Oregon here, there are plentiful book, art, and music stores here. There is also a market downtown every Saturday that is full of interesting products and people.
Tolerant culture- plenty of ethnic diversity here, and people mind their own business quite well. Not much bigotry happening here.
Excellent beer- Oregon in general has incredible beer.
Excellent geography-
Eugene is just a little over an hour from the coast, and an hour from the mountains the other way. There is a spectacular range of natural beauty surrounding this area.
Cons-
A lot of rain. Eugene gets more sunny days than rainy days on average, but 47
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I've never felt so unsafe! - 10/12/2019
There are so many homeless people here... At first I had sympathy but after all the robberies, vandalism, litter, drugs and broken glass/needles in every corner... I can safely say I will never go back to
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Terrible. College town of dimwits. - 10/12/2019
TERRIBLE! This is the worst town I have ever been unfortunate enough to wind up in. Expensive rent, college students who act like neanderthals and shake the whole town's walls with thumping music 24/7.
And the worst part, the homeless and drug problem. I literally couldnt go more than 24 hours without kicking homless people off of my property. They would leave so much trash and broken glass and even needles! The students of U of O should be ashamed for ruining what could be a good town, and the police need to actually do something about the horrible crime problem.
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Trash town - 8/27/2019
Nice if you're a drug addict criminal. But if you re an innocent person with career goals stay away. You'll be robbed, stalked, tormented and basically tortured until you're forced to move. I've only lived here a year and the amount of break ins and robberies I've had is shocking. the police do nothing, I kick homeless people out of my backyard every day and they leave behind all kinds of needles and broken glass. Avoid Eugene at all costs, not even worth stopping in, I'd take the long way and drive around it. This town is a stain on the otherwise beautiful Oregon.
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THE WORST - 8/26/2019
Dont move here, trust me. Not a single good thing to say. the trees and nature are nice but they're filled with litter and heroin needles. The homeless are out of control. Drug addicts will break into your property every day. Just forget this town exists.
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