Housing
Home prices and rent in Eugene
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Oregon and the U.S.
Census geography: Eugene city, Oregon. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Eugene vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Eugene | Oregon | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,400 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,402 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,562 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 48% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1981 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,000 | $288,600 | $460,400 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $877 | $1,031 | $1,402 |
| Median household income | $42,715 | $50,962 | $66,562 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA · Lane County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $96,900. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $55,100 | $63,000 | $70,850 | $78,700 | $85,000 | $91,300 | $97,600 | $103,900 |
| Very low income (50%) | $34,450 | $39,400 | $44,300 | $49,200 | $53,150 | $57,100 | $61,050 | $64,950 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Eugene?
$460,400, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $477,600 in Oregon and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Eugene?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,402 a month, versus $1,525 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Eugene?
The median home value went from $237,000 in 2014 to $460,400 in 2024 (+94%).
What is fair market rent in Eugene?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA is $1,157 for a studio, $1,182 for one bedroom and $1,546 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Eugene city, Oregon. Values are estimates with margins of error.