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.
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Winter rain - 1/31/2010
It rains a lot in the winter. The first few years it didn't bother me, but it finally has. Very few sunny
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Sustainability - 1/16/2010
Eugene is an excellent place to live. We are close to the mountains, beaches, and the vineyards. The city is very bike friendly with paths along the river and bike lanes along most streets, making bike commuting safe and practical. The citizens are also socially responsible. There is curb-side recycling for paper, metal, plastic and glass. And a wide variety of local, organic, sustainably grown produce & raised meats can be easily found in the grocery stores, farmers markets, & individual
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Thumbs Down!!! - 11/8/2009
Not the kind of town to raise kids. The level of transients that the city nurtures is unbelievable. The preference is to make it difficult, if not impossible, for businesses to thrive and do everything possible to ensure that the transient population blooms. Maybe that is what all the gray and rain is for. Growing bums. Many people are just dirty, while others are totally lacking in manners. I have never lived in an area where so many women and men spit...not off to the side, but right in the middle of where everyone walks. Educational funding is not handled sufficiently and the police force is non-responsive at best. The short summers, if they appear, can be nice, but not worth the 9+ months of rain. But,if you want to live in a non-safe, business deprived, bum infested mud hole, then Eugene could be the place for
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Eugene, OR is Great ! - 10/22/2009
Quality of Life is what you'll find in Eugene.
Gorgeous scenery,clean air and water,be in the
country in 10
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More conservative than you think - 10/16/2009
People will tell you that this is a hippie bastion and very liberal community. Since moving here 8 months ago, I've met mainly evangelical Christians, many of whom honestly, literally believe that Obama is the anti-christ. I think the hippie myth arises in part from the annual Oregon Country Fair, which is hosted here, and partly from an insular, homogeneous crowd who think they're living in Gomorrah whenever they see a long-hair pass by. We're not looking for hippies, but this is verging on Bible belt. Add to that surprising levels of air pollution (some mornings smell strongly of sulfur where we live), a more-than normally depressed economy, not our cup of tea.
That being said, an hour to the ocean, an hour to the mountains, some decent restaurants, could be
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Climate - 9/15/2009
Eugene is a great, beautiful town/city (around 150,000 pop), but it does rain the majority of the time throughout the year. The terrain is very beautiful because of this. However, with a lot of rain comes with a cold, wet climate- sometimes hard to dress for. The summers are great (usually June through mid-September) and the fall is gorgeous (low amounts of rain- sunny but brisk). Yet, starting in mid-September it gradually begins to rain more until the end of October where it rains consistently until about May to June. It rarely
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Eugene, Oregon - 5/8/2009
Eugene is best known for its greenery, and for the giant Hippie population. Both are
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I came for the "Quality of Life" - 4/1/2009
Eugene is a nice place to live and raise kids. It's not a good place to live and make money / advance your career - unless you have a Phd, and there's more Phds per square mile here than you would guess. Coming from California, I miss the sun, which, after a long dark fall, winter and most of spring, appears as a foreign object for a hot summer. Although Eugene appears very liberal, it is not diverse, and not as liberal as it would appear. Yes, there seem to be a lot of left-over hippies and pot here, but also lots of organic farmers, so you can eat well. You can get from one end of town to the other in about 15-20 minutes, so commute time is great. The recreation on nearby rivers & lakes is great, & so is the incredible bike path that runs everywhere. The magnificent Oregon coast is a mere hour away. Ok, there's not much material advancement - unless you're a sports repair surgeon - but there is spiritual advancement, thus "quality of
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