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
gauntlet of cigarette smoke - 2/14/2011
It seems like the number of smokers significantly outnumbers the non-smokers. I get frustrated by how many people I pass on the street who are smoking.
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Eugene - 12/29/2010
Don't move to Eugene. I live here and I don't want to see this city enlarge. I think everyone should consider Portland, it's got a lot going for
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Living in Eugene - 12/11/2010
After traveling through most of the country last summer I have come to realize that Eugene has a lot more to offer than most other cities or towns in the U.S.A. Why? Eugene and its surrounding areas offer an abundance of outdoor activities for adults and children alike. There are outdoor programs that Willamalane and Y.M.C.A. offer for kids and adults from river rafting to arts and crafts. There is something for all ages. We are close to the beach where there is camping, boating, crabbing, fishing, etc. Florence and the Southern Oregon Coast all offer "World class sand dunes!" People from all over the world travel to Oregon to experience the sand dunes. And from Eugene, you are only about an hour away from the dunes.
The winter months are usually wet with a lot of rain but you can head to the mountains just an hour and half away and play in the snow. There is skiing, snow shoeing, and tubing for all ages to enjoy. Also, hunting is huge near the Eugene area where
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Stay Away - 10/20/2010
We've lived in Eugene since 2002 and will be leaving ASAP. There are good things about Eugene: The bike paths, the organic grocers, the mild climate, the proximity to the coast and mountains, and fewer racist individuals than other parts of Oregon. However, the crime, over-heated real estate (still), pollen, unfriendliness, and the habit of the college students to riot far out weigh the benefits.
Crime: I've been accosted by bums 3 times. There was a shooting in my front yard. Some one tried to break into my house to rape my wife during the middle of the day. An arsonist set my garage on fire. An arsonist tried to burn down REI. There is often needle and other drug paraphernalia in the parks, and the list goes on and on.
Housing: The good neighborhoods are South Hills, College Hill, Cal Young, and Fox Hollow. The okay neighborhoods are Friendly and Amazon. All these neighborhoods have bad areas, and you should never leave your doors unlocked anywhere in
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I am making a real effort to leave Eugene - 8/9/2010
I have lived in Eugene since July 06, 4 years now. I agree with everything the other folks have said about living here. But I thought I would add a few other things. The people here have an almost religious fervor with the Ducks. I became a fan of sorts but you are not a real fan unless you have lived here your whole life. The ironic part is the football team has been in constant trouble with the law. These are black athletes recruited from the deep south to play, go to school, and live in Eugene. You really have to understand how Lilly white Eugene is to appreciate the how upside down these fans really are.
My 5 top reasons for hating Eugene. 1. The Rain. 2. The Hippies. 3. The Transients Bums. 4. The Grass pollen kills me in the spring. 5. The Hippies. Did I mention the Hippies?
What I will miss with Eugene. 1. The bike riding along the river is remarkable. 2. Its an hour drive to the coast and 45 minutes up to the mountains to go shooting. 3. The summer and fall is
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Two Thumbs Down!!! - 6/16/2010
Eugene is not the place to live if your interested in bettering your career or raising children! This city has more trash on the ground then any where I've been and the homeless population is the largest I've seen in any city, they leave needles and condoms along sidewalks and on hiking/biking trails, and yet the city just keeps handing them more and more shelters and food! Also the city's management finds it more important to keep throwing money into unnecessary projects like adding bus lanes when very few even ride,, or renaming highways at a cost of $250,000 and all while the city is over $500 million in dept as of April 2010! If you prefer not working and trash everywhere this is the city for you!!!!!!!!!
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A little help from future friends? - 6/15/2010
Hey all. My niece has been decided on UO for her university studies... so, to Eugene we go.
I've seen the crime data and understand (living in Tempe, AZ currently) how crime is "pocketed" when living near a university (especially one like ASU where people move in from other states... and not unlike us).
However, I would like to see us move to a lower crime neighborhood as it'll be just us and her pup. I'm concerned about the stories of drug addicts attempting to break into residences (oh, I wish I'd copied that site down) while the owners are home and the police unwilling to respond.
It's possible that may be a one off story but I'm simply not sure where to start looking.
Any
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welcome to a private oasis - 6/11/2010
Eugene is a crown jewel of oregon...you may not find a better city or quality of life except portland metro....its not for everyone,it is a university town,university of Oregon being a focal point,it is a wonderful place to raise kids,its safe, have a family, and lead a nice quiet life...you can still go for walks late at night with little concern,...its small,but has all modern ammenities needed for most people, a mixture of students, hippies, regular people, and nature lovers, dogs and biking are welcomed, beautiful river runs thru city, good transportation, farmers market, rains alot, but spring and summers are plenty sunny with gardens in bloom...if you want big trees, nice people, artists, student life, nature, and the niche of everything you have heard, Eugene is for you. Cost of living is low, education is good, the job market is not the best, too many people, too few jobs, like i said , not a huge city, that would be the only
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not unless you have $$ - 6/11/2010
I moved to Eugene three years ago to live in a cooler, more liberal climate, from Oklahoma. Don't let the rain measurements fool you: it may not be many more inches than where you live now, but it comes down all the time, all Fall, Winter & Spring. That said, the temps are mild in both directions, so long as you don't mind the constant darkness, lots of folks have special lamps to ward off Seasonal A??? Disorder, depression. But Summer is just gorgeous, only too hot about one week, lots of houses don't have A/C and don't need it. But the days you can't enjoy the outdoors because of rain are about the same number you can't enjoy because of heat in the South. Property values are outrageous unless you're relocating from SanFran, LA or NYC: it's a university town, good medical care, nice climate, lots of wealthy retirees. I doubled what I spent on housing from Okla. and still ended up in a bad neighborhood and the neighborhoods are very diverse/mixed property values which is all nice and
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The Hippy City - 4/15/2010
Eugene is a very friendly and welcoming city to anyone & everyone. Anything pretty much goes. Eugene seems to be a very green city, a lot of organics and recycling. We are the Hippy City and have a huge country fair every year just to prove it. We are a city that is very much college team oriented. GO DUCKS. Eugene is a couple hours in either direction of almost anywhere. You can go to the mountains for great skiing, to the forest for the most beautifuls hikes or camping, or to the ocean for an amazing coastal drive or perhaps go to the desert or visit a volcano. We pretty much have it all. But although it does get pretty green. It rains and rains. Summers are nice but seem to last for only a short time before it rains and rains again. So if you don't have a problem with depression the rain can be quite lovely to listen to.
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