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/Hailfire9 Jun 19 '24 edited Jun 20 '24
If you've got enough money, it is probably one of the most comfortable places to be. Mild temperatures and mild temperaments are the most common theme here. A good bit of rain, occasional snow in the winter, and a couple weeks of dry 97-107° in the summer. Pollen is terrible, so if you have allergies (specifically grass, but trees can be killer too) you will struggle. Mold spore allergies can get aggressive sometimes, but nowhere as bad as you'd think.
If you don't think you'll have "enough" money... probably not as great. We're not San Fran, but we're not North Dakota either. House values are average, but rental values are pretty bad, so take that into consideration.
Also, if you recoil at the thought of a homeless person, you might not be super comfortable. You'll see them, they'll see you, just don't go near downtown for too long at night and you'll be fine.
Great hiking, OK skiing, 2 protected riversheds and a few good natural and man-made lakes for freshwater aquatic fun, 45 minutes from the ocean and 60 minutes from giant sand dunes, 2 hours from a "major" city, and 4 hours from one of the most beautiful natural features on the globe.