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  • Our Region
    • Why Eugene
    • Local Resources
    • Community Events
    • Directory
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Updates
    • Community Justice Funding Initiative
  • Economic Development
    • Business Retention & Expansion
    • Focus on Manufacturing >
      • 2019 Manufacturing Day
    • Lane County Principal Employers
    • Recent Accomplishments
  • Events & Programs
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Annual Events
    • Civic Leadership
    • Chamber Programs
    • Chamber Committees
    • Chamber Travel
  • Member Services
    • Benefits/Join
    • Member Login
    • Offers
    • Publications
    • Chamber Communications
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    • Ribbon Cutting Requests
  • Who We Are
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Why Eugene

Great Place to Live

Eugene is home to friendly, outgoing people; an environment with something for everyone – from the rugged outdoors to quiet gardens to bustling city streets; and residents that appreciate healthy lifestyles, cultural diversity and the arts. First-rate services, excellent educational opportunities, top-notch health care and four fabulous seasons offering a year-round symphony for your senses.

Climate​

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Eugene sees, on average, 50 days below freezing, 14 over 90 degrees and 144 days of precipitation, 4.9 inches of which is snow.
Average Low Temperature For January....................... 34°F
Average High Temperature For January.......................47°F
Average Low Temperature For July............................. 51°F
Average High Temperature For July.............................82°F
source: www.weatherbase.com

Education

High school graduates, persons age 25+................. 93.4%       
Bachelor’s degree or higher, persons age 25+......... 41.1%
source: U.S. Census QuickFacts

Superlatives​

 ​Check out what others are saying about the Eugene/Springfield area:

Bicycling.com ranked Eugene as #7 on the 2018 Best Bike Cities in America list.

Eugene was named in the 20 Best Towns of the Future “Energy-Smart Cities” by Sunset Magazine for its use of more than 85% of energy from renewable resources.

The UO ranks 104 in the "Best National Universities" list of top tier institutions in U.S. News Media Group’s 2020 America's Best Colleges rankings of 1,800 schools.

Eugene was designated a Gold Level - Walk Friendly Community by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.

Eugene was ranked 28th Best Place to Live in the U.S. for 2018 by Livability.com.

Eugene’s Willamette River trail has been named one of the top 19 urban bike paths in the country by USA Today. The trail, officially called the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, is ranked No. 10 on the newspaper’s list.

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