r/Eugene • u/themetalship • Jun 19 '24

What is it like living in Eugene? Moving

My wife might be getting a high paying healthcare job in Eugene, so we are curious what it is like to live there. I have a background in education (direct instruction, academic site management, higher ed). I'm open to other career paths, as the job prospects worry me a bit.

We also want to know how it is to live there. We lived in az for most of our lives. We've been in Texas (DFW) for 3 years. Any insight is appreciated.

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u/themetalship Jun 19 '24

We are going out for my wife's interview. That way we can get the lay of the land.

Is homelessness that big of a problem?

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u/PearlsandScotch Jun 19 '24

If you’re worried you could live in outlying areas. Springfield is pretty darn safe and commute to downtown isn’t bad at all.

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u/garfilio Jun 20 '24

The crime rates between Eugene and Springfield are similar. Springfield has higher property crime rate, Eugene has 2% more violent crimes, slightly higher than the national average.