Eugene, Oregon, the town that NIKE built
The beautiful city of Eugene, Oregon, has several names to its credit: "The World’s Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors," "The Emerald City," and "The Track Capital of the World" among others. But most people will recognize the city as being the birthplace of NIKE, the global athletic equipment company. Those interested in residential or commercial real estate in Eugene will find a healthy green environment friendly to both families and businesses.
Eugene Fast Facts
- Population: 143,466
- Median Household Income: $39,915
- Median Home Value: $256,400
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Eugene is located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Eugene workers is 17 minutes. Eugene has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Mahlon Sweet Field Airport.
Eugene Employment
Major employers in the Eugene area include the U.S. Government, University of Oregon, Sacred Heart Health System, Eugene School District, Lane Community College, State of Oregon, Lane County, City of Eugene, Springfield School District, McKenzie-Willamette Hospital, Monaco Coach Corporation, Country Coach, Symantec Corporation, Weyerhaeuser Company, Roseboro Lumber Company, Whittier Wood Products, McKenzie Forest Products, Seneca and Marathon Coach.
Eugene School Districts
Students in Eugene are served by 61 public schools and 21 private schools. There are also six colleges and universities in the Eugene area.
Eugene Attractions
- The Oregon Air and Space Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Eugene Museum of Art
- Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
- Mount Pisgah Arboretum
- Qwest Pioneer Telephone Museum
- The Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium
- Iris Hill Winery
- Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
- 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Track & Field
Eugene Parks and Recreation
- The Oregon Air and Space Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Eugene Museum of Art
- Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
- Mount Pisgah Arboretum
- Qwest Pioneer Telephone Museum
- The Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium
- Iris Hill Winery
- Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
- 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Track & Field