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Eugene, Oregon
Track Town USA and the University of Oregon on the banks of the Willamette
Looking for homes in Eugene, Oregon? Eugene is the second anchor of the Willamette Valley, a city of roughly 180,000 at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. It is a university town, an Olympic Trials host, and the birthplace of Nike, and its identity runs deep. For buyers who want a bigger city with an outdoors soul, Eugene delivers.
The facts
What makes Eugene worth a look.
Eugene feels like a city that chose nature. The river runs green through the middle of town, bike paths go everywhere, and the arts and food scenes are disproportionately good for the size. Housing spans historic neighborhoods near the university, hillside homes with valley views, and newer family developments, with price points from starter condos to luxury riverfront property.
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Eugene is the University of Oregon's home, with enrollment above 20,000 students and Hayward Field hosting U.S. Olympic Trials.
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The city is known as Track Town USA, birthplace of running legends and the Nike brand.
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Eugene is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, with roughly 190 miles of on-street lanes and a Bike Score in the low 70s.
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The Eugene Saturday Market, running April through November, has been a downtown ritual for decades.
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The Oregon Country Fair takes place each July in nearby Veneta, drawing visitors from around the world.
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Seven bike and pedestrian bridges cross the Willamette within the city.
Who it fits
Is Eugene your town?
Eugene fits university and healthcare professionals, athletes and outdoor families, luxury buyers looking for river property, and investors drawn to a strong rental market. When Christine works with buyers across the southern Valley, Eugene is a common second stop after Corvallis.
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