Census ACS · #146 MSA
Eugene Metro Area
The Eugene-Springfield, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has 382,628 residents. The median household income is $69,311 and the median home value is $395,800.
382,628
Population
84
People / sq mi
$69,311
Median Income
$395,800
Median Home Value
The Eugene CBSA covers 4,554 sq mi of land at 84.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
Economy & Income
$69,311
Median Household Income
$38,563
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Eugene metro's price level is 101.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $69,311 has the buying power of $68,241 in average-priced US metros.
101.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,241
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$69,311
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$395,800
Median Home Value
$1,287
Median Rent
59.4%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
33.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
13.9%
Work From Home
20.1 min
Avg Commute
46.9%
Foreign Born
Eugene spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Eugene-Springfield, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 382,628 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #146 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Eugene metro area is $69,311, with a per capita income of $38,563.
The Eugene-Springfield, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the Eugene-Springfield, Or CBSA (21660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Eugene: 59.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 382,628 residents, Eugene is a metro area in OR.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $69,311 — below the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $395,800, with typical rent around $1,287.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 33.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.