Eugene-Springfield is a vital area, where quality of life is a high priority. Eugene, Lane County's seat, and Springfield, separated by the Willamette River, are located in the heart of western Oregon. Together they are the Northwest's fifth largest metropolitan area.
Education, culture, climate, recreation, and community: all of these works together to make the Eugene-Springfield area a great place to live.
Education is a prime concern for the local community, maintaining an enduring tradition of educational excellence and diversity is ongoing and strong. With the University of Oregon, Lane Community College and diverse private schools and institutions, including Northwest Christian College, our area is full of many educational opportunities. Also, within the area, the public school systems have over forty elementary schools and over twenty junior and senior high schools. To supplement these great educational opportunities are many diverse community educational resources, which include science, art, historical museums, libraries, art galleries and special centers for the disabled.
Cultural activities in the Eugene-Springfield area focus on the $52-million complex for conventions and a world-class performing arts center. The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is considered by many to be one of the finest of its kind in the United States. With two venues located inside the Hult Center many touring companies and productions are going on all year round. Host to many nationally recognized artists, like Harry Connick, Jr. and Mikhail Barryshnikov, the Hult Center is a treasured community asset. Complimenting the areas cultural activities are multiple theatre venues, on and off-campuses, along with a flourishing live music scene, dance and other popular entertainment. Annual highlights in the cultural community are the Oregon Bach Festival, every, the Eugene Festival of American Music, numerous outdoor summer productions and the Eugene Celebration.
Climate in the Eugene area is moderate year-round. Summers are warm and dry; winters are cool, with temperatures that rarely dip below freezing. Amazingly, less rain is accumulated here year round than in cities like New Orleans or Miami. This mild climate is great for green thumbs, and outdoor enthusiast alike.
Recreation abounds in the Eugene-Springfield area. With snow-capped mountains to the east, numerous Lane county parks and recreation facilities, over 99 city parks-- over 2,000 acres in all, miles of running and bicycle paths, numerous public and private golf courses, University of Oregon's Hayward field-- the center of the Running Capital of the U.S, currently expanding Autzen stadium for University and high school football and events, and miles and miles of mountain wilderness year round for campers and backpackers, there is virtually something for everyone. All within easy reach by car, bus, plane, bike, boat or foot.
The Eugene-Springfield area is characterized by a supportive sense of community. An attractive housing market, affordable cost of living and excellent professional services are all part of the Eugene-Springfield's profile. Housing is plentiful, with a broad and reasonable rental base. Housing costs are lower than in many areas with far fewer recreational, social and cultural amenities. Local banks, savings and loan institutions and credit unions offer flexible financing. An efficient mass-transit system connects the area and helps prevent most urban congestion. Additionally, the community offers many small retail centers and multiple major retail centers, three major hospitals, more than 300 physicians and surgeons practice locally, numerous AM and FM radio stations including National Public Radio, two metropolitan newspapers reaching a combined circulation of 100,000 as well as several magazine and weekly periodicals, and more than 300 various groups actively participating within the community.
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