r/Eugene • u/_Pulltab_ • Jun 09 '24

Give me the tea… Moving

Moving to Junction City (working in Eugene) from the Midwest in 2 weeks and am looking for intel from those who have also relocated from out of state (or locals if you’re not sick of invaders). I’ve been researching for months so I’m looking for the really obscure details that never occurred to you until you got there.

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u/ziggypop23 Jun 09 '24

Do you like small town homophobic, racist towns? If so, you’ll love it.

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u/_Pulltab_ Jun 09 '24 edited Jun 09 '24

Nope. Do not. Currently moving from a mid sized mildly progressive (from midwestern perspectives) town (overall MAGA state) for that reason. I think I have a pretty good grasp of JC in terms of that. I’ll be working in Eugene and we’ll probably spend the majority of our free time either in Eugene or out exploring the surrounding areas. It wasn’t at the top of my list but it checked the boxes we needed to check in terms of affordability and availability of housing.

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u/ziggypop23 Jun 09 '24

Just know the culture out there isn’t the best. Went to school out there, have friends with kids out there still. If you really want to get the vibe, join the FB group Junction City community uncensored. It shows the true colors of the town.

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u/_Pulltab_ Jun 09 '24

Good intel, thanks!

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u/Revolutionary-Boss77 Jun 09 '24

Yup, every time I met someone from Junction City they seemed like a racist bigot homophobic gross piece of shit.

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u/PowerAdDuck Jun 09 '24

To be fair I know someone from there who is very aware of all that and intentionally very progressive to go against all that shit.

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u/CHRickatLRC Jun 09 '24

Moved her 13 years ago from Lincoln NE. Definitely more cool nature opportunities. Also, the weather here is quite midl compared to the midwest. There is, a seemingly West Coast laid back attitude that at times seems to suggest that the goal in life should be to strive for mediocrity. Good health care is harder to find. JC is JC. SOunds like you have the basic vibe. Worked at the state hospital up by there. We love Monroe just a few miles up the road.

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u/Unusual_Pinetree Jun 10 '24

You’ll be fine, people are rough around the edges in JC. It’s the old wealthy white folks in Eugene/Springfield that are the real nightmare. Junction City is growing, I’d say Harrisburg is actually the more preferable living situation just a couple miles up road, quieter, right by river, less through traffic. You are near lots of wonderful nature, 360 degrees take your pick. Ja is not much itself but drive an hour to coast or an hour to cascade range. Corvallis is a an interesting town I would suggest getting to know it for your nightlife/going out to dinner versus Eugene, totally different energy.