Eugene
Market InsightsEugene is a city of the Pacific Northwest located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, about 50 miles east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 census, Eugene had a population of 156,185; it is the second most populous city in the state and the county seat of Lane County. The Eugene-Springfield, Oregon metropolitan statistical area is the 146th largest metropolitan statistical area in the US and the third-largest in the state, behind the Portland Metropolitan Area and the Salem Metropolitan Area. The city's population for 2014 was estimated to be 160,561 by the US Census.Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and Lane Community College. The city is also noted for its natural environment, recreational opportunities, and focus on the arts. Eugene's official slogan is "A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors".
