@@jamesjirik2245lol. My sister lived in a small town called Camino, up above Sacramento in the foothills, And they loved the trees but they quickly found out that It's at an elevation where they got some snow in the winter, and would always have to go out and scrape the snow off of their dish Network 😳 plus, some shoveling and having to drive in certain areas, etc. so they moved back to flatland
I have lived in Eugene for 10+ years, and am researching places to leave here but wanted to check out what info comes up about Eugene to see if it helps persuade me to want to stay. I really valued everything you shared. Especially a realtor stating that we have really outdated houses for high prices, not leaving a lot of expenses for renovations for the average middle class family. But as a resident, I think you left out a really big con…homelessness is really bad here! Like worse than some big cities and the drug use within the home free community seems to be accepted. When I’m walking to the library with my children and there are rows of tents and people openly using drugs, it’s a HUGE CON! I didn’t feel like your video was very directed at families but I thought I’d share so anyone interested in the city isn’t shocked by the numerous homeless camps set up all over town. Now if you work in mental health or social work, this may be a pro.
Hey Amanda! Thank you for sharing your experience. I have mentioned our homelessness issue in some videos and you are right. Pros and cons are subjective and it may be a huge issue for some, while others may not mind. I do think it is an important aspect of our community though, and I am considering making a video about that alone.
"numerous homeless camps".... When I searched just now, I see there's about 3,000 homeless. Population of 178K, that makes about 1.6% of the population is homeless. In comparison, Sacramento, where I'm near, is around 1.7%. I wouldn't characterize Sacramento as having "numerous" homeless camps, but I'm sure some do. But I DO know that the vast majority of people can drive and walk around no problem.
Moved to Eugene a year ago. I did it for the greenery and water. But thats all the pros imo. Everything here sucks. I regret my decision to come here. To many homeless, you have to pay to park anywhere, no good restaurants and the people are all antisocial weirdos.
Where would you go instead? I’m trying to figure out where to move to. I want a cabin in the woods, but I don’t want homeless and drug addicts and all that.
The seasons! After growing up there, moving to Portland, then Seattle, I miss the seasons so much. The lack of nightlife, though, is why I could never move back.
Moved to Eugene last year. I was shocked by the drugs, crime and homelessness. I’ve never seen anything like it after living in Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. Agree with the pros though! I would add great access to organic local produce, awesome farmers markets and strong focus on health and high quality food.
Yeah… it’s really sad and I wish we could do something to help. But it just really doesn’t feel safe. I watched someone steal a bike at 9am at the doctor with my toddler. We would love to make Oregon a permanent home. But Eugene really just doesn’t feel like the place to raise a family. We just bought a house in Springfield though and hope it’s better there… wish I had connected with you as a realtor! Great videos.
@@aubreethompson4888where have you lived in California? I live near Sacramento and the crime rate here seems about equal to the crime rate in Eugene, and it's not a huge problem, well I wouldn't consider it a major problem but I'm sure others do.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregonI just looked it up and I guess I understand now, per capita, Eugene is the highest. Hmmm I guess I'll continue looking at surrounding areas
Drugs, crime, vandalism, what more could you want? High taxes? Yup that too. Don’t forget the terrible air quality from trapped allergens and wild fire smoke(thank you BLM and ODF for lack forest management). Eugene truly has it all..
My wife and i moved to Eugene in from Tucson, AZ in 2020, as we were looking for a city that wasn't crazy hot for 8 months of the year. I agree with most everything said in the video, except the food scene. While many cuisines are readily available in Eugene, I am disappointed that certain cuisines are sorely lacking representation. For example, there are no dedicated Eastern European, Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Spanish/Tapas or even seafood restaurants around Eugene. There are a few places that offer a menu item or two of these cuisines, but nowhere that specializes in any of them. There's not even a Middle Eastern grocery store here. (Corvallis, with a much smaller population, has both a Middle Eastern restaurant and grocery store.) Other than the mediocre food scene, we're very happy with our decision to move to Eugene.
Those are all fair criticisms. I am sure we have far less diversity in cuisine than cities the size or Tucson, Phoenix and of course Portland. I feel like we do pretty good for our size, but that's awesome to know about Corvallis! Good news is that's only 30 minutes away!
I love Eugene more than I thought I would but the freeways are beyond confusing! If it weren’t for GPS, I’d be driving around on them forever & never knowing where I was or how to get to the place I want 😱🧐
I am glad you love Eugene. Hopefully it will just take a little more getting used to with the freeways. I feel like it took me 2 years before I really got it.
I lived there for 9 years and went to U of O about 100 years ago. Loved it then - the size and it's in the valley so gardening is so do-able! We are in Bend now and you can't garden! Grrrr the deer eat EVERYTHING. Eugene is charming and I miss it. I got married at the old church on Oak street!
The true cons from a resident; unhoused criminals, allergies, road conditions, schools especially Springfield, cost of living compared to wages, the restaurants try but fail consistently because so many industry workers are drunks and unprofessional. And don’t forget smoke season. We still love it here, one hours from coast and one from snow. Major airport access, access to culture ( but ticket prices are climbing to fast) Lots of family events if you can get past protestors and find parking. Overall we stay because there’s no better option for now. Btw everyone here is a transplant though they try to act native and territorial. If you’re not indigenous then calm down. Oh yeah also the “Oregon” Ian’s are a factor. Lots of large trucks and egos”. Just saying
As someone who's moving west next fall, I've been researching communities (and your channel is quickly become a major resource). Anyway, I'm incredibly impressed with Eugene's parks and recreation offerings. The online brochure alone has me wanting to move there! If you know anyone in the P&R department, maybe a video about resident engagement in their programs could be a thing? I know I'd watch it!
I have lived in Eugene since 2017. DO NOT MOVE HERE! You will regret it deeply. I am planning on moving soon. There are only two seasons in Eugene wet/cold and dry/hot. They boast about the natural beauty here and all the outdoor activities you can participate in but fail to mention that until late May you will not want to be outdoors because it rains constantly and the weather is very cold and damp. If you spend too much time outside in the damp and cold weather you will get sick. The spring time is very brief and the summers are long, hot and dry. During summer and fall we regularly have fires that are so large they choke the entire Willamette Valley with smoke. The summertime air quality in Eugene is terrible even without fires, the air is hot and stagnant. Eugene enjoys all the air pollution from Portland pushed to the southern portion of the Willamette Valley by costal weather moving inland from the Pacific Ocean. The cost of living is very high and although we have no state sales tax our other taxes are some of the highest in the country. They are proposing increasing property taxes during the coming November election cycle and you can expect as a renter that cost will be passed on to you. Home owners who are not big corporate developers or property owners that are not eligible for certain tax deductions will see their insurance and tax rates increase again substantially. We have a state legislature that is controlled by a corrupt Democratic Caucus thanks to well crafted Gerrymandering. Our government officials love to virtue signal and talk endlessly about progressive issues and identity politics but when it comes down to brass tacks screw over the little guy with amazing efficiency. They have defunded mental health services and drug rehabilitation as well as shutting down several mental health hospitals and community outreach programs due to "budget shortfalls". There is no social safety net in our state and our public schools are woefully underfunded. Our police department has a reputation for being heavy handed. They are well funded and some would say even in excess, they have Tanks! This is a small city! The most recent police budget increase was funded by a payroll tax for anyone who works within Eugene City limits. We have no affordable housing and one of the largest homeless populations per capita in the country. Our local economy is not doing well and I expect that it will get worse when the coming recession begins. Our state and county officials love to spend but are happy giving big business and corporations tax breaks passing on much of the tax burden to working class and middle class families. We have a lot of crazy liberals here and I don't mean left of center but full blown pink and purple haired septum ring wearing nut jobs. This is the land of woke crazies. Oh and let's not forget the white trash Trump enthusiasts who live right across the river in Springfield coupled with the privileged and clueless college kids from University of Oregon. It's quite the mix for an odd little city in the Pacific Northwest. There is currently a housing shortage and home prices are sky high. When it comes to housing you have only three choices; an old over priced and poorly maintained house that most likely will have MOLD because of our lovely weather; A very small apartment for California prices; or a VERY EXPENSIVE home starting at 3,500 and up, and I mean UP. Our population is aging and most young people here are from the university. People here are generally unfriendly unless you patronize local businesses and have money in your pocket. There is a palpable class dived that you cannot get away from despite the surface image being promoted by business interests. There is a lot of poverty in Lane County and Eugene. There are not enough good paying jobs here unless you work for the University or Local Government so we lose a lot of our talented and skilled youth to other cities. There is no real nightlife or culture and the only people here with money are university kids, tech bros, established business interests and boomer retirees. We are a dying city with a woke facelift. Pretty on the surface but rotten and mouldering at its core. I want to thank my local politicians and the 1% for making Eugene one of the worst place to live in the United States. Great job keep it up! I left California hoping for a better life here in Eugene but now it's turning into Sacramento or maybe Eureka CA.
I have lived in Eugene for 23 years. Came for grad school and got hired right after in Eugene. I do love Eugene. It’s not perfect. No city or town is. I would rather live in Eugene than Portland, OR.
Homeless people freaking everywhere that are violent.. so many drugs.. how do you raise kids to avoid them when your state promotes them!? I can’t wait to move
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon Food culture! That is very subjective. Eugene has a lot of restaurants most of them are terrible unless you are spending some serious money.
I agree with all of the positives except that I would also add that the location is really ideal being a couple of hours from the ocean, the mountains, Bend, and Portland. It's really ideal being so centrally located. I would also say that the weather is nice because even though winter is drizzly, it is mostly very mild and you can still get outside if dressed appropriately. I disagree with most of the negatives though (except allergies-I've never had them until I moved here.) The road system really isn't that complicated and you can get most anywhere in the Eugene/Springfield area in 15-20 minutes. I will agree that the cost of living is high for some people but cheaper than a lot of other west coast cities. Really the main negative is homelessness and drug abuse. People here act like it's a normal part of many cities, but it is so much worse than almost any other city I've been to for this size of an area. It's really out of control and I feel like there's this down play of how problematic it is calling it "camping." It really is the main negative for me here and may end up causing us to move away some day which is unfortunate because we really love it here otherwise
I just moved from Santa Rosa California, slightly smaller city, 10 times the homelessness. My perspective so far is the problem exists, but its no where near where I came from!
Wow! This is surprising because there was a report that just came out that said Eugene's homeless population is highest per capita in the states, but I am glad that is your experience!
Hi! Very nice video! I have one question about renting a house in Eugene as a fresh foreign student. It seems a US credit rating is needed which is not available for foreign students who just arrived in the US. Any tips for this? Many thanks!
Yes! The first thing I would do is look for private rentals that are not through and property management company, because you can speak directly with owners about your situation. Then I would would call around to different property management companies because they don't all require a credit score. Campus Connections and Von Klein Property Management manage a lot of campus rentals and likely have a solution for foreign students. Best of luck!
Does this REALTOR really live in Eugene? Summers here can get over 100 degrees and often the air quality can suck because of forest fires and field burning. She is also wrong about the rain. Whats not to like about something that keep everything green and lush. If you like ethnic food Portland is only ~2 hours away.
I don't think I ever said it doesn't get over 100. I do believe I said that is not a common occurrence. I'll let you check this out: www.extremeweatherwatch.com/cities/eugene/yearly-days-of-100-degrees. Also very much have spoken about fire season in a lot of videos. I bet if you watched a couple more, you could determine whether or not I live in Eugene.
Great video, although I would not have only focused on the U of O's athletics. I attended graduate school their years ago after graduating from Berkeley. The university is also a very highly ranked school to attend in terms of academics, which draws scholars and students from around the world. Anyway, thank you for your presentation. BTW, my brother, Douglas Barr, is now running for mayor as a progressive after years of working as a volunteer to find housing for the homeless, to feed the hungry, and is a staunch advocate of making Eugene a place for everyone.
Hi Steve! I agree the UO also has high achieving academics along side the robust athletics program. Great point! I also studied my undergrad there. That is great to hear about your brother. We need people who care deeply about our community.
@@canesrock82 Lol! What he meant is we only care about rich college students especially the Chinese (They pay full tuition) but are great at paying lip service to " progressive issues". Wink wink. What a different experience Eugene is for educational tourists American or otherwise.
@@michaeljensen4650 I'm sure you have an excuse, but you sound like an ignorant racist. BTW, when I was going to the U of O, I paid my way by working Suicide Prevention for Lane County.
Thank you for making this video! I know you said the lack of remodeling is a con but it's actually a pro for me. I LOVE vintage interiors! It makes me want to move to Eugene even more now, haha 🤭
Interesting that you leave out the rampant 'un-housed' population, the crime rate, and the poverty/food desert areas in Eugene. Just thought I would mention those since they didn't seem to be as important as our sports and camping options to you Hannah.
There are definitely a couple streets where I wonder what city planners were thinking, but yes, once you are familiar you don't really even think about it.
3:17 Gotta disagree with the food commentary. Several Thai places, sure. Pretty sure the Ethiopian place closed. Zero strong options for anything Mediterranean - best gyro in town is at Arby's.
I found that Tradewinds cafe has some pretty good gyros and fries:) also at public house in springfield there is a food cart called Salosh and has some really great Mediterranean food like wraps and skewers. So good!
I've lived here my entire 40 years of existence. Yes... homelessness is a problem. But for that to be the one factor that keeps you from moving here, then that's a shame. We're not the only city with a big issue with that, and it was actually a 'normal' amount of homeless just right before covid. It's truly disrespectful for people to come on here and focus and judge on that. This community has been through many many growing curves, and mainly in a positive way. And actually- we DO take care of our homeless better than most cities. There's a huge percentage of people who volunteer to better our communities here. THE BEST people live here you guys... this is home to truly the most down to earth, loving and nurturing people. VERY artistic! And yes, lots of places to legally hunt! We're big on our hunting here just like we are growing our own produce! And honestly... yes it's safe! There are places you shouldn't go unless you have business there (just like anywhere else), but Eugene overall IS safe. I agree with everything Hannah says! Great video! 💖
I have lived in Eugene for like 50 years, it’s getting full. We don’t need another California stop recruiting people to come here so you can sell houses.
The problem with the four way stops in Eugene (or Oregon for that matter) is that if the driver is stoned, they won't remember who arrived first at the intersection, so they prefer to give the right of way to someone else. That's what I think. Seriously, I drive defensively, so I always assume, when driving during the day, that other drivers are in a hurry, stressed, or stoned.
I'm an 11 year Las Vegas resident, my family and I planning on heading to Eugene OR after this next lease year is up, so I am looking at life in Eugene. Thanks for the informative video! I think, for me at least, it'll be a good fit. Costs sound like they'll balance out. I absolutely love love looooooove rain, and since I wanna get back into bartending (in a different state) the 2am Last Call is perfect and I don't even like post-2am nightlife anyway. I'm the type to prefer hiking, camping, and making art. Actually... I used to party it up here in Vegas all the time. To be honest, the "night life" dies down by 1-2am, people head off to party in hotel rooms they've been getting invites to all night, their own hotel bed, or home if local. By 1-2 AM, whether on the Strip or Fremont, you're only left with the vast amount of homeless who WILL approach you if you're still out, or the belligerently drunk. It was rather scary to be out past 1am, especially as a lone female. Point is, even in the big city.... night life is kinda' overrated from what I've experienced and seen. (PS: and don't even get me started on the heat, we clocked 124 degrees today) Soooo... Eugene still sounds great! Thanks again! PPS: for the people in comments posting about homeless problem... you do realize its an intense problem **everywhere,** right? Does anyone know what homeless services Eugene offers? Is it HARM PREVENTION, or is it like we do in Vegas where in order to receive help they gotta stop drugs and enter a rehab program? Harm Prevention is helpful in the long run but in the short term it just creates more problems that makes the end result less worth it for the general populace who has to tolerate the slow burn process.
I would say there are services on both sides, it just depends on the organization. The primary organizations serving the unhoused are the Eugene Mission, St Vincent De Paul, Community Supported Shelters, Burrito Brigade, and White Bird. There are many others but these are what came to mind. You can look up some of these programs to see how they are handling it.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregonquestion... Maybe kinda random... Do you know if there's problems with mold or other issues with roofs in the area bc of the rain? I love the rain like this other person, but I know that lots of it can be tough on structures.
No dip-$#it, it’s not everywhere and it’s disproportionally rampant in Eugene…. the $#it-hole town is now synonymous with crime and homelessness. 🤦🏻♂️👎🏻👎🏻
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon I love and hate it. I’ve been here since I was 6 and I’m 41. I moved away for a couple years, but the people and foliage draw you back. I’m kinda stuck… 🍄 💙
So what should they do? Have you looked at the poverty levels in the Conservative areas? What an ignorant comment. Something is uniquely American about constant complaining while offering 0 solutions. It's not a liberal or conservative problem, it's mostly a mental health and systemic one.
@@marianosantiniello2213liberal states have far worse homeless problems. You say to offer a solution, so what do you propose? How about bring everyone’s wages and standard of living up by not allowing illegal immigrants to flood the borders, spend billions to illegals and foreign aid, and cut taxes and regulations so businesses can run. But you’re the type that loves $20 hour minimum wage to fast food workers without ever considering the consequences like increased prices, the killing of local businesses, automation, and hiring less people
Comfortable summers? I must strongly disagree...blazing hot 95 degree days are the norm here, not to mention all the smoky air from nearby forest fires that we get frequently. As for drivers being "too courteous"... I read a magazine article that ranked Eugene #1 in the nation in road rage frequency. The "Beltline" is a super dangerous highway with the most aggressive drivers I have ever encountered anywhere in the U.S.
Interesting. Yes, I would agree we get about a week of intense smoke now. This is mentioned in another video, but I would still say our summers are significantly more moderate than many places in the US. And that is interesting that is your experience with drivers. I feel like drivers were so much more aggressive in Arizona.
I really enjoy the Beltline highway. The traffic flows well, even with traffic. In California people drive like maniacs and you have to avoid collisions DAILY.
The great thing about rain is that you don’t have to shovel it.
This is soooo true!
I find this offensive I shovel rain JK
@@jamesjirik2245lol. My sister lived in a small town called Camino, up above Sacramento in the foothills, And they loved the trees but they quickly found out that It's at an elevation where they got some snow in the winter, and would always have to go out and scrape the snow off of their dish Network 😳 plus, some shoveling and having to drive in certain areas, etc. so they moved back to flatland
Highest homeless rate in the country.
High cost of living.
People born in Oregon are delusional.
Food scene is laughable.
Appreciate you watching!
I have lived in Eugene for 10+ years, and am researching places to leave here but wanted to check out what info comes up about Eugene to see if it helps persuade me to want to stay. I really valued everything you shared. Especially a realtor stating that we have really outdated houses for high prices, not leaving a lot of expenses for renovations for the average middle class family. But as a resident, I think you left out a really big con…homelessness is really bad here! Like worse than some big cities and the drug use within the home free community seems to be accepted. When I’m walking to the library with my children and there are rows of tents and people openly using drugs, it’s a HUGE CON! I didn’t feel like your video was very directed at families but I thought I’d share so anyone interested in the city isn’t shocked by the numerous homeless camps set up all over town. Now if you work in mental health or social work, this may be a pro.
Hey Amanda! Thank you for sharing your experience. I have mentioned our homelessness issue in some videos and you are right. Pros and cons are subjective and it may be a huge issue for some, while others may not mind. I do think it is an important aspect of our community though, and I am considering making a video about that alone.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregonwho doesn’t mind druggies lying on the street and stealing from stores and citizens???😂
"numerous homeless camps".... When I searched just now, I see there's about 3,000 homeless. Population of 178K, that makes about 1.6% of the population is homeless. In comparison, Sacramento, where I'm near, is around 1.7%. I wouldn't characterize Sacramento as having "numerous" homeless camps, but I'm sure some do. But I DO know that the vast majority of people can drive and walk around no problem.
Homelessness is that wat everywhere in the US now
Moved to Eugene a year ago. I did it for the greenery and water. But thats all the pros imo. Everything here sucks. I regret my decision to come here. To many homeless, you have to pay to park anywhere, no good restaurants and the people are all antisocial weirdos.
I'm sorry that has been your experience.
Where would you go instead? I’m trying to figure out where to move to. I want a cabin in the woods, but I don’t want homeless and drug addicts and all that.
The seasons! After growing up there, moving to Portland, then Seattle, I miss the seasons so much. The lack of nightlife, though, is why I could never move back.
I love our four true seasons!
Moved to Eugene last year. I was shocked by the drugs, crime and homelessness. I’ve never seen anything like it after living in Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. Agree with the pros though! I would add great access to organic local produce, awesome farmers markets and strong focus on health and high quality food.
These are definitely good pros that I missed. And our homeless population was just determined the highest in the US. :(
Yeah… it’s really sad and I wish we could do something to help. But it just really doesn’t feel safe. I watched someone steal a bike at 9am at the doctor with my toddler. We would love to make Oregon a permanent home. But Eugene really just doesn’t feel like the place to raise a family. We just bought a house in Springfield though and hope it’s better there… wish I had connected with you as a realtor! Great videos.
@@aubreethompson4888where have you lived in California? I live near Sacramento and the crime rate here seems about equal to the crime rate in Eugene, and it's not a huge problem, well I wouldn't consider it a major problem but I'm sure others do.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregonI just looked it up and I guess I understand now, per capita, Eugene is the highest. Hmmm I guess I'll continue looking at surrounding areas
@@kbanghart I was in San Diego!
Drugs, crime, vandalism, what more could you want? High taxes? Yup that too. Don’t forget the terrible air quality from trapped allergens and wild fire smoke(thank you BLM and ODF for lack forest management). Eugene truly has it all..
Thanks so much for watching!
I love rainy weather which is why I'm looking to move to either oregon or washington.
I feel like you are in the minority!
i've been looking at homes in Eugene and i have to agree, they are all outdated! i thought it was maybe just me being picky..
It is definitely something people from other parts of the country are not used to.
I'm big on fitness, sports, cars, beaches, and martial arts.
But I'm not big on money or winter. Maybe I'll live in a van haha
I'm not one to disagree! We transformed a school bus and lived/traveled there for 2 years - it was a blast.
Down by the river...👍
My wife and i moved to Eugene in from Tucson, AZ in 2020, as we were looking for a city that wasn't crazy hot for 8 months of the year. I agree with most everything said in the video, except the food scene. While many cuisines are readily available in Eugene, I am disappointed that certain cuisines are sorely lacking representation. For example, there are no dedicated Eastern European, Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Spanish/Tapas or even seafood restaurants around Eugene.
There are a few places that offer a menu item or two of these cuisines, but nowhere that specializes in any of them. There's not even a Middle Eastern grocery store here. (Corvallis, with a much smaller population, has both a Middle Eastern restaurant and grocery store.)
Other than the mediocre food scene, we're very happy with our decision to move to Eugene.
Those are all fair criticisms. I am sure we have far less diversity in cuisine than cities the size or Tucson, Phoenix and of course Portland. I feel like we do pretty good for our size, but that's awesome to know about Corvallis! Good news is that's only 30 minutes away!
I love Eugene more than I thought I would but the freeways are beyond confusing! If it weren’t for GPS, I’d be driving around on them forever & never knowing where I was or how to get to the place I want 😱🧐
I am glad you love Eugene. Hopefully it will just take a little more getting used to with the freeways. I feel like it took me 2 years before I really got it.
I lived there for 9 years and went to U of O about 100 years ago. Loved it then - the size and it's in the valley so gardening is so do-able! We are in Bend now and you can't garden! Grrrr the deer eat EVERYTHING. Eugene is charming and I miss it. I got married at the old church on Oak street!
Thank you for sharing your love for Eugene! Both Bend and Eugene have their pros and cons.
The true cons from a resident; unhoused criminals, allergies, road conditions, schools especially Springfield, cost of living compared to wages, the restaurants try but fail consistently because so many industry workers are drunks and unprofessional. And don’t forget smoke season.
We still love it here, one hours from coast and one from snow. Major airport access, access to culture ( but ticket prices are climbing to fast)
Lots of family events if you can get past protestors and find parking.
Overall we stay because there’s no better option for now.
Btw everyone here is a transplant though they try to act native and territorial. If you’re not indigenous then calm down.
Oh yeah also the “Oregon” Ian’s are a factor. Lots of large trucks and egos”. Just saying
Thanks for sharing your perspective as a fellow resident!
I love the rain! I'm from California, was recently living in Spain, but what makes me want to move to Oregon is mostly because of the green and trees!
I'll trade. You live here and I'll live in Spain. ;)
As someone who's moving west next fall, I've been researching communities (and your channel is quickly become a major resource). Anyway, I'm incredibly impressed with Eugene's parks and recreation offerings. The online brochure alone has me wanting to move there! If you know anyone in the P&R department, maybe a video about resident engagement in their programs could be a thing? I know I'd watch it!
Thank you so much for watching and supporting! You are just on a roll with great video ideas, so I have some work to do.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon I have so many questions! Maybe I should just email you?
You should! hannah@caldwelland.co
I have lived in Eugene since 2017. DO NOT MOVE HERE! You will regret it deeply. I am planning on moving soon. There are only two seasons in Eugene wet/cold and dry/hot. They boast about the natural beauty here and all the outdoor activities you can participate in but fail to mention that until late May you will not want to be outdoors because it rains constantly and the weather is very cold and damp. If you spend too much time outside in the damp and cold weather you will get sick. The spring time is very brief and the summers are long, hot and dry. During summer and fall we regularly have fires that are so large they choke the entire Willamette Valley with smoke. The summertime air quality in Eugene is terrible even without fires, the air is hot and stagnant. Eugene enjoys all the air pollution from Portland pushed to the southern portion of the Willamette Valley by costal weather moving inland from the Pacific Ocean.
The cost of living is very high and although we have no state sales tax our other taxes are some of the highest in the country. They are proposing increasing property taxes during the coming November election cycle and you can expect as a renter that cost will be passed on to you. Home owners who are not big corporate developers or property owners that are not eligible for certain tax deductions will see their insurance and tax rates increase again substantially.
We have a state legislature that is controlled by a corrupt Democratic Caucus thanks to well crafted Gerrymandering. Our government officials love to virtue signal and talk endlessly about progressive issues and identity politics but when it comes down to brass tacks screw over the little guy with amazing efficiency. They have defunded mental health services and drug rehabilitation as well as shutting down several mental health hospitals and community outreach programs due to "budget shortfalls". There is no social safety net in our state and our public schools are woefully underfunded.
Our police department has a reputation for being heavy handed. They are well funded and some would say even in excess, they have Tanks! This is a small city! The most recent police budget increase was funded by a payroll tax for anyone who works within Eugene City limits.
We have no affordable housing and one of the largest homeless populations per capita in the country. Our local economy is not doing well and I expect that it will get worse when the coming recession begins. Our state and county officials love to spend but are happy giving big business and corporations tax breaks passing on much of the tax burden to working class and middle class families.
We have a lot of crazy liberals here and I don't mean left of center but full blown pink and purple haired septum ring wearing nut jobs. This is the land of woke crazies. Oh and let's not forget the white trash Trump enthusiasts who live right across the river in Springfield coupled with the privileged and clueless college kids from University of Oregon. It's quite the mix for an odd little city in the Pacific Northwest.
There is currently a housing shortage and home prices are sky high. When it comes to housing you have only three choices; an old over priced and poorly maintained house that most likely will have MOLD because of our lovely weather; A very small apartment for California prices; or a VERY EXPENSIVE home starting at 3,500 and up, and I mean UP.
Our population is aging and most young people here are from the university. People here are generally unfriendly unless you patronize local businesses and have money in your pocket. There is a palpable class dived that you cannot get away from despite the surface image being promoted by business interests. There is a lot of poverty in Lane County and Eugene. There are not enough good paying jobs here unless you work for the University or Local Government so we lose a lot of our talented and skilled youth to other cities.
There is no real nightlife or culture and the only people here with money are university kids, tech bros, established business interests and boomer retirees. We are a dying city with a woke facelift. Pretty on the surface but rotten and mouldering at its core.
I want to thank my local politicians and the 1% for making Eugene one of the worst place to live in the United States. Great job keep it up! I left California hoping for a better life here in Eugene but now it's turning into Sacramento or maybe Eureka CA.
@@michaeljensen4650 I appreciate your perspective.
I have lived in Eugene for 23 years. Came for grad school and got hired right after in Eugene. I do love Eugene. It’s not perfect. No city or town is. I would rather live in Eugene than Portland, OR.
I think that's the point, right? No place is perfect.
Homeless people freaking everywhere that are violent.. so many drugs.. how do you raise kids to avoid them when your state promotes them!? I can’t wait to move
If you have a house to sell, I would be happy to help. :)
Moving hopefully at the end of the year, thank you for all the great insights
Happy to help!
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon Food culture! That is very subjective. Eugene has a lot of restaurants most of them are terrible unless you are spending some serious money.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon I definitely want to move to Eugene for Ballet Fantastique! 🤣
I agree with all of the positives except that I would also add that the location is really ideal being a couple of hours from the ocean, the mountains, Bend, and Portland. It's really ideal being so centrally located. I would also say that the weather is nice because even though winter is drizzly, it is mostly very mild and you can still get outside if dressed appropriately.
I disagree with most of the negatives though (except allergies-I've never had them until I moved here.) The road system really isn't that complicated and you can get most anywhere in the Eugene/Springfield area in 15-20 minutes. I will agree that the cost of living is high for some people but cheaper than a lot of other west coast cities. Really the main negative is homelessness and drug abuse. People here act like it's a normal part of many cities, but it is so much worse than almost any other city I've been to for this size of an area. It's really out of control and I feel like there's this down play of how problematic it is calling it "camping." It really is the main negative for me here and may end up causing us to move away some day which is unfortunate because we really love it here otherwise
I just moved from Santa Rosa California, slightly smaller city, 10 times the homelessness. My perspective so far is the problem exists, but its no where near where I came from!
Wow! This is surprising because there was a report that just came out that said Eugene's homeless population is highest per capita in the states, but I am glad that is your experience!
Hi! Very nice video! I have one question about renting a house in Eugene as a fresh foreign student. It seems a US credit rating is needed which is not available for foreign students who just arrived in the US. Any tips for this? Many thanks!
Yes! The first thing I would do is look for private rentals that are not through and property management company, because you can speak directly with owners about your situation. Then I would would call around to different property management companies because they don't all require a credit score. Campus Connections and Von Klein Property Management manage a lot of campus rentals and likely have a solution for foreign students. Best of luck!
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon Thank you so much for your valuable advices!
Does this REALTOR really live in Eugene? Summers here can get over 100 degrees and often the air quality can suck because of forest fires and field burning. She is also wrong about the rain. Whats not to like about something that keep everything green and lush. If you like ethnic food Portland is only ~2 hours away.
I don't think I ever said it doesn't get over 100. I do believe I said that is not a common occurrence. I'll let you check this out: www.extremeweatherwatch.com/cities/eugene/yearly-days-of-100-degrees. Also very much have spoken about fire season in a lot of videos. I bet if you watched a couple more, you could determine whether or not I live in Eugene.
Great video, although I would not have only focused on the U of O's athletics. I attended graduate school their years ago after graduating from Berkeley. The university is also a very highly ranked school to attend in terms of academics, which draws scholars and students from around the world. Anyway, thank you for your presentation. BTW, my brother, Douglas Barr, is now running for mayor as a progressive after years of working as a volunteer to find housing for the homeless, to feed the hungry, and is a staunch advocate of making Eugene a place for everyone.
Hi Steve! I agree the UO also has high achieving academics along side the robust athletics program. Great point! I also studied my undergrad there. That is great to hear about your brother. We need people who care deeply about our community.
This was funny, a progressive for everyone...🤣👍🤡
@@canesrock82 Lol! What he meant is we only care about rich college students especially the Chinese (They pay full tuition) but are great at paying lip service to " progressive issues". Wink wink. What a different experience Eugene is for educational tourists American or otherwise.
A university alone does not make a city let alone a community.
@@michaeljensen4650 I'm sure you have an excuse, but you sound like an ignorant racist. BTW, when I was going to the U of O, I paid my way by working Suicide Prevention for Lane County.
I am considering retiring in about 5 years, and I have begun to seriously think about Eugene.
If you have any questions, I am always happy to help!
Thank you for making this video! I know you said the lack of remodeling is a con but it's actually a pro for me. I LOVE vintage interiors! It makes me want to move to Eugene even more now, haha 🤭
Then Eugene is perfect for you!
Interesting that you leave out the rampant 'un-housed' population, the crime rate, and the poverty/food desert areas in Eugene. Just thought I would mention those since they didn't seem to be as important as our sports and camping options to you Hannah.
Hey Orion! I think you just need to check out a couple other videos on the channel for these topics!
Worst drivers ever and I moved here 6 years ago. The homeless people really bring it down.
Where did you move from?
There’s high taxes, drugs, homelessness, and rampant theft!
Thanks for watching!
I love Eugene, but I have to go to the coast For the entire month of June lol
Allergies?
I am back 004 memorables Eugene OR to be a good things 2 remembering 001
I'm glad you had good memories!
The road system is a little unusual, one way streets etc, once you’re use to it, trivial.
There are definitely a couple streets where I wonder what city planners were thinking, but yes, once you are familiar you don't really even think about it.
3:17 Gotta disagree with the food commentary. Several Thai places, sure. Pretty sure the Ethiopian place closed. Zero strong options for anything Mediterranean - best gyro in town is at Arby's.
I found that Tradewinds cafe has some pretty good gyros and fries:) also at public house in springfield there is a food cart called Salosh and has some really great Mediterranean food like wraps and skewers. So good!
Thank you for sharing these!
The food scene in Eugene is the best, for a city of its size, that I have found.
Agreed!
I was born and raised in Springfield and live in Eugene now
Do you have any insight on the differences between the two?
Can you do the same thing for Corvallis?
Corvallis is not one of my primary services areas, but I do have a Eugene vs Corvallis video coming up!
I've lived here my entire 40 years of existence. Yes... homelessness is a problem. But for that to be the one factor that keeps you from moving here, then that's a shame. We're not the only city with a big issue with that, and it was actually a 'normal' amount of homeless just right before covid. It's truly disrespectful for people to come on here and focus and judge on that. This community has been through many many growing curves, and mainly in a positive way. And actually- we DO take care of our homeless better than most cities. There's a huge percentage of people who volunteer to better our communities here.
THE BEST people live here you guys... this is home to truly the most down to earth, loving and nurturing people. VERY artistic! And yes, lots of places to legally hunt! We're big on our hunting here just like we are growing our own produce! And honestly... yes it's safe! There are places you shouldn't go unless you have business there (just like anywhere else), but Eugene overall IS safe.
I agree with everything Hannah says! Great video! 💖
Thank you so much for sharing your opinion! I agree we have a very caring and giving community. It's one of the things I love most about Eugene.
I have lived in Eugene for like 50 years, it’s getting full. We don’t need another California stop recruiting people to come here so you can sell houses.
I just moved from California last week! Renting, happy to be here.
Happy you are here Justen!
Compared to bigger cities like Philadelphia Eugene is boring but the landscape is beautiful I can’t lie about that
You’re just boring if you don’t have fun in nature
I definitely understand that sentiment. I think it depends on what your interests are.
The problem with the four way stops in Eugene (or Oregon for that matter) is that if the driver is stoned, they won't remember who arrived first at the intersection, so they prefer to give the right of way to someone else. That's what I think. Seriously, I drive defensively, so I always assume, when driving during the day, that other drivers are in a hurry, stressed, or stoned.
Oh is that why that is always happening!
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon Well, I was just kidding,. But I do wonder what's going on with people on the four-way stops in Eugene.
I'm an 11 year Las Vegas resident, my family and I planning on heading to Eugene OR after this next lease year is up, so I am looking at life in Eugene. Thanks for the informative video! I think, for me at least, it'll be a good fit. Costs sound like they'll balance out. I absolutely love love looooooove rain, and since I wanna get back into bartending (in a different state) the 2am Last Call is perfect and I don't even like post-2am nightlife anyway. I'm the type to prefer hiking, camping, and making art.
Actually... I used to party it up here in Vegas all the time. To be honest, the "night life" dies down by 1-2am, people head off to party in hotel rooms they've been getting invites to all night, their own hotel bed, or home if local. By 1-2 AM, whether on the Strip or Fremont, you're only left with the vast amount of homeless who WILL approach you if you're still out, or the belligerently drunk. It was rather scary to be out past 1am, especially as a lone female.
Point is, even in the big city.... night life is kinda' overrated from what I've experienced and seen.
(PS: and don't even get me started on the heat, we clocked 124 degrees today)
Soooo... Eugene still sounds great! Thanks again!
PPS: for the people in comments posting about homeless problem... you do realize its an intense problem **everywhere,** right?
Does anyone know what homeless services Eugene offers? Is it HARM PREVENTION, or is it like we do in Vegas where in order to receive help they gotta stop drugs and enter a rehab program? Harm Prevention is helpful in the long run but in the short term it just creates more problems that makes the end result less worth it for the general populace who has to tolerate the slow burn process.
I would say there are services on both sides, it just depends on the organization. The primary organizations serving the unhoused are the Eugene Mission, St Vincent De Paul, Community Supported Shelters, Burrito Brigade, and White Bird. There are many others but these are what came to mind. You can look up some of these programs to see how they are handling it.
@@MovingtoEugeneOregonquestion... Maybe kinda random... Do you know if there's problems with mold or other issues with roofs in the area bc of the rain? I love the rain like this other person, but I know that lots of it can be tough on structures.
No dip-$#it, it’s not everywhere and it’s disproportionally rampant in Eugene…. the $#it-hole town is now synonymous with crime and homelessness. 🤦🏻♂️👎🏻👎🏻
I live in Eugene…
And how do you feel about it?
@@MovingtoEugeneOregon I love and hate it. I’ve been here since I was 6 and I’m 41. I moved away for a couple years, but the people and foliage draw you back. I’m kinda stuck… 🍄 💙
3:18 i must visit this great glorious Pizza country.
Come visit!
Eugene has some of the worst pizza I have ever had. I hope you're not moving here just for the Pizza.
@@michaeljensen4650 i was joking about a pizza country, not eugene. Though i will take that in mind when i move there.
@@michaeljensen4650try Sy’s on 13th and Alder, I think. NY style. Only excellent pizza I’ve ever had here.
🙂
Thank you for watching!
It's a bad idea to move to Oregon. High taxes and a liberal state that does nothing to the homeless except let them do what they want.
Taxes and houselessness are definitely two things to consider, which is why I mention them in several videos!
Wow. Most states beat and kill homeless people for being homeless
Oh wow, freedom for people struggling. How horrible. You seem fun
So what should they do? Have you looked at the poverty levels in the Conservative areas? What an ignorant comment. Something is uniquely American about constant complaining while offering 0 solutions. It's not a liberal or conservative problem, it's mostly a mental health and systemic one.
@@marianosantiniello2213liberal states have far worse homeless problems. You say to offer a solution, so what do you propose? How about bring everyone’s wages and standard of living up by not allowing illegal immigrants to flood the borders, spend billions to illegals and foreign aid, and cut taxes and regulations so businesses can run. But you’re the type that loves $20 hour minimum wage to fast food workers without ever considering the consequences like increased prices, the killing of local businesses, automation, and hiring less people
Comfortable summers? I must strongly disagree...blazing hot 95 degree days are the norm here, not to mention all the smoky air from nearby forest fires that we get frequently. As for drivers being "too courteous"... I read a magazine article that ranked Eugene #1 in the nation in road rage frequency. The "Beltline" is a super dangerous highway with the most aggressive drivers I have ever encountered anywhere in the U.S.
Interesting. Yes, I would agree we get about a week of intense smoke now. This is mentioned in another video, but I would still say our summers are significantly more moderate than many places in the US. And that is interesting that is your experience with drivers. I feel like drivers were so much more aggressive in Arizona.
I really enjoy the Beltline highway. The traffic flows well, even with traffic. In California people drive like maniacs and you have to avoid collisions DAILY.
Is this a good town for hunters?
I am not a hunter, so I can't say from experience, but we are located in a great area for access to backcountry so i would guess the answer is yes.
You are a natural on the camera, Hannah. Keep up the great work on your videos!
Thank you so much!