Eugene, OR, nicknamed “The Emerald City,” is a growing community that offers a high standard of living for all of its approximately 154,000 residents and counting.
Eugene's proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains – 60 miles from each – provides outdoor recreation such as golf, fishing, kayaking and rock climbing. Known as Track Town USA, the city has also hosted the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials four times at the University of Oregon. In addition, sustainable businesses and thriving food and music scenes earned Eugene a spot on our Top 10 Downtowns list.