Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
Metro Bru
Coffee Shop
Metro Bru
Coffee Shop
Coffee Plant Roaster
Coffee Shop
TopCity Frozen Yogurt Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Mandala Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Life Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Rooted Space
Coffee Shop
Mi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Latitude 10
Coffee Shop
J-TEA
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wandering Goat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cupz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Amazon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Brail's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Cafe Yumm
Coffee Shop
Chi’s Korean Tacos
Coffee Shop
Cafe Yumm
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Yumm
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Lane County Historical Museum
Museum
Upstart Crow Studios
Theatre Arts
WOW Hall
Theatre Arts
Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cowfish
Nightclub
McDonald Theater
Theatre Arts
Actors Cabaret of Eugene
Theatre Arts
Broadway Metro
Cinema
The New Zone Gallery
Art Gallery
Karin Clarke at The Gordon
Art Gallery
Jaqua Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Regal Valley River Center & IMAX
Cinema
Sahara Thomsen
Art Gallery
Planet Galexia
Art Gallery
Art with Alejandro
Art Gallery
Bijou Art Cinemas
Cinema
Mim's House
Attraction
Very Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Beall Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Museum
McArthur Court
Stadium
Jane Sanders Stadium
Stadium
Cuthbert Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Emerald Lanes
Bowling Alley
Eugene Science Center
Museum
Food and Drink (2) A+
Dizzy Dean's Donuts
Fast Food
Jimmy's on 11th
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Toxic Wings and Fries
Fast Food
Burrito Boy
Fast Food
Wetlands Brew Pub Sports Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Quacker's Last Stop
Bar
Sub Shop
Fast Food
Ashley's
Fast Food
Gotcha Burger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Hawaiian Time
Fast Food
Dominoes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Burrito Amigos
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Sam Bond's Garage
Bar
vanilla jill's
Sweets
Side Pocket Tavern
Bar
Fitness (0) B
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fit & Fab Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Intensify
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Eugene Mission
Community Centre
EverydayPEOPLE Yoga
Gym
Looking Glass Community Services
Community Centre
The Dine
Community Centre
Wild Light Yoga Center
Gym
Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga Studio
Gym
Hot Balanced Yoga
Gym
Lindholm Center
Community Centre
River House Outdoor Center
Community Centre
Kidsports
Gym
Eugene Yoga
Gym
White Bird Clinic
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Eugene Yoga
Gym
Eugene Crossfit
Gym
Cascade Manor Fitness Center
Gym
Hilyard Community Center
Community Centre
Amazon Community Center
Community Centre
Petersen Barn Community Center
Community Centre
River Road Park District Annex
Community Centre
Eugene Yoga
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Kings
Grocery Store
Amazon Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Cookies Cookies
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
El Rancho
Butcher
Red Barn Natural Grocery
Grocery Store
Brun's Apple Market
Grocery Store
Noisette
Bakery
The Kiva
Grocery Store
Newman's Fish Company
Seafood
Bagel Sphere
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Capellas
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sunrise Asian Market
Grocery Store
US Foods Chef'Store
Grocery Store
Eugene Asian Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookie
Bakery
Sundance Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Hideaway Bakery
Bakery
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Gudukut Natural Area
Park
Garfield City Park
Park
Berkeley Park Playground
Playground
Berkley Park
Park
Berkeley Park
Park
Willamette Christian School Park
Park
Martin Luther King Junior City Park
Park
Acorn Park
Park
Westmoreland City Park
Park
Hawkins Heights Park
Park
Melvin Miller Park
Park
Jefferson City Park
Park
Monroe City Park
Park
Lincoln School City Park
Park
Scobert Gardens City Park
Park
Scobert Park Playground
Playground
Madison Meadow
Park
Mattie Reynolds Park
Park
Wildtime Park
Park
Washington City Park
Park
Churchill Sports Park
Park
Videra Park
Park
Skyview Park
Park
Friendly Park
Park
Charnel Mulligan City Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Stop & Shop Mini Market
Convenience Store
CityView TV & Computer
Electronics
Studio Eleven Hair and Nail Salon
Beauty
Young Cuts Barbershop
Hairdresser
Aaron's
Discount Store
Hair Abby Rose
Hairdresser
Dari Mart
Convenience Store
St. Vinnie's Retail Store and Donation Center
Clothing
Dandelion's Flowers & Gifts
Florist
NextStep Electronics Store
Electronics
The Spot - Urban Clothing
Clothing
Rumors Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mindy's Total Hair Care
Hairdresser
Aqua Serene
Pets
Bi-Mart
Department Store
Dari Mart
Convenience Store
Deerhorn Gift Baskets
Gift Shop
The Graphics Shop
Discount Store
Sterling Vision
Optician
Fantasy Nails
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Radar Toys
Toys
Edge 'n Knife
Discount Store
Valley River Remedies
Discount Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairmount (A)

2. Trainsong (B-)

3. Cal Young (B-)

4. River Road (C+)

5. Active Bethel (C)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Far West.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
McKinley Station Inbound
Bus Stop
EmX
Bus Stop
EmX
Bus Stop
EmX
Bus Stop
Bailey Hill Station
Bus Stop
EmX
Bus Stop
W/S of WIllamette S of 14th
Bus Stop
Lane Transit District - Eugene Station
Bus Station
Eugene Station Bay T
Bus Stop
East 5th at Olive
Bus Stop
Eugene
Transit Station
Greyhound Bus Station
Bus Station
11th and High Street station
Bus Stop
10th and High Street Station
Bus Station
EMX
Bus Stop
River Road and Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Hilyard Station (eastbound)
Bus Stop
Hilyard Station (westbound)
Bus Stop
E/S of Hilyard S of 24th
Bus Stop
Approaching UO Station
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - South
Bus Stop
U of O Station - South
Bus Stop
W/S of Hilyard N of 26th
Bus Stop
E/S of Hilyard N of 26th
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay A
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Amazon (A+)

2. Harlow (A+)

3. River Road (A+)

4. Santa Clara (A+)

5. Southeast (A)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Far West is 105/100 - which is 6% lower than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West University (A+)

2. U Of O Campus (B)

3. Trainsong (B)

4. Active Bethel (B-)

5. West Eugene (C+)

crime F

Far West crime rates are 4,193 per 100k, which is 28% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
3,775 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
417 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Laurel Hill Valley (A-)

2. Crest Drive (B)

3. Fairmount (B-)

4. Southeast (C-)

5. Churchill Area (C-)

employment D-

The median income in Far West is $41,432 - which is 22% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$41,432 F
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Crest Drive (A+)

2. Santa Clara (A+)

3. Southeast (A+)

4. Amazon (A)

5. Industrial Corridor (A-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Westside Dental Building
Dentist
Westmoreland Medical Center
Clinic
Fresh Dental
Dentist
Urgent Care
Clinic
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eugene Dental Associates
Dentist
Eugene Springfield Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Bailey Hill Family Dentist Center
Dentist
Bailey Hill Station
Fire Station
Alive Integrative Medicine
Clinic
Kahn Chiropractic
Clinic
Station 1
Fire Station
Oregon Medical Group Urgent Care
Clinic
Nova Urgent Care
Clinic
Tillman Family Dentistry
Dentist
Hirons
Pharmacy
Family Vision Center
Clinic
Oregon Medical Group
Clinic
White Bird Medical & Dental
Clinic
Rize Laboratory Testing Center
Clinic
Serenity Lane Outpatient Services
Clinic
Community Access Center Vaccine Clinic
Clinic
Mulford Dental Care
Dentist
Summit Orthodonics
Dentist
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. West Eugene (A+)

2. Active Bethel (A+)

3. Churchill Area (A+)

4. River Road (A+)

5. Crest Drive (A-)

housing B-

Far West home prices are $222,560 - which is 10% lower than Oregon
Home Price
$222,560 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Santa Clara (A+)

2. Industrial Corridor (A+)

3. Laurel Hill Valley (A+)

4. Crest Drive (A+)

5. Trainsong (A+)

schools A+

The Far West graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Willamette Christian School
Kindercare Learning Centers
Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career Center
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Arts And Technology Academy At Jefferson
Mccornack Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
O'Hara Catholic Elementary School
Kennedy Middle School
Village School
Family School
Chinese Language Immersion School
Fairfield Elementary School
Roosevelt Middle School
Far Horizons Montessori School
Willagillespie Elementary School
Nature Discovery School
River Road/El Camino Del Rio Elementary School
Edison Elementary School
Camas Ridge Community Elementary
Malabon Elementary School
Kindercare Learning Center #1036
Eugene Montessori School
Howard Elementary School
Spencer Butte Middle School
High Schools (1) A
Looking Glass Center Point School
Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career Center
Wellsprings Friends School
Looking Glass New Roads School
Churchill High School
Network Charter School
Looking Glass - River Road
South Eugene High School
Lifegate Christian School
Nature Discovery School
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
Marist Catholic High School
Willamette High School
Pitch Program (Wed To Be Youth Shelter)
North Eugene High School
Kalapuya High School
Sheldon High School
Twin Rivers Charter School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Eugene High School (A+)

2. South University (A+)

3. Far West (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Amazon (A+)

ratings A

Far West has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Cal Young (A+)

3. Southeast (A+)

4. Far West (A)

5. South Eugene High School (A)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Far West? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gudukut Natural Area
      Garfield City Park
      Berkeley Park Playground
      Berkley Park
      Berkeley Park
      Willamette Christian School Park
      Martin Luther King Junior City Park
      Acorn Park

      Entertainment

      Lane County Historical Museum
      Upstart Crow Studios
      WOW Hall
      Oregon Contemporary Theatre
      Cowfish
      McDonald Theater
      Actors Cabaret of Eugene
      Broadway Metro

      Food & Drink

      Dizzy Dean's Donuts
      Jimmy's on 11th
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Toxic Wings and Fries
      Burrito Boy
      Wetlands Brew Pub Sports Bar
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Far West? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Far West.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Far West? The cost of living in Far West is 105/100 - which is 6% lower than Oregon.
      Far West
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Eugene
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Far West? Far West crime rates are 4,193, which are 28% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      4,193 per 100k people

      80% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      80% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Far West? The median income in Far West is $41,432 which is 22% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $41,43225% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3552% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Far West a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Peace Health Medical Center University District
      Elizabeth McCorkle, MD
      VA Healthcare Center
      Green Valley Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Hirons Drug
      Hirons
      Safeway
      Savon
      Bi-Mart
      Costco Pharmacy
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Eugene Urgent Care
      Brian A. Jewett M.D.
      Conservative Pain Solutions
      Cascadia Foot & Ankle
      Oregon Ear Nose & Throat PC
      Oregon Medical Group

      B- Housing

      What are Far West home prices? Far West home prices are $222,560 - which is 10% lower than Oregon
      Median home value
      $222,56020% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78317% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Far West have good schools? The Far West graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Far West a good place to live? Far West has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      1 total surveys

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