eugene oregon (Portland: rent , jobs, health)

[jaada]

what is it really like in eugene oregon? prices, jobs, rain, people. thanks

[Marko3]

I can't believe no one has responded to this...still curious?

[Waterlily]

Well that's an old message from Oct. 2006. There wasn't nearly as many people here back then.

Eugene is a mostly liberal large city for Oregon. There's Plenty of rain with nice summers.

[frenzied]

Eugene - Pictures and Thoughts

I posted a response to some of those questions in this thread. GOod paying jobs are a bit hard to come by. If you have any other questions, post them here - and I will try to answer them.

[Areone]

I'm considering moving to Eugene. I was wondering what the economy is like there? Is there alot of health food stores and green type living there? I'm a woman who is a mgr. of a large health store on the gulf coast at this time. I'm a liberal and don't like being asked as the first question in meeting someone (what church do I attend.) This is a usual thing in the south. As far as religion I'm more (new age/metaphysical.) Is Eugene a good place for someone who is very much into nature walking and is there affordable places to live and is it pet friendly? I would have to rent and I'm bringing my small dog and cat with me.

[freedom]

Originally Posted by Areone

I'm considering moving to Eugene. I was wondering what the economy is like there? Is there alot of health food stores and green type living there? I'm a woman who is a mgr. of a large health store on the gulf coast at this time. I'm a liberal and don't like being asked as the first question in meeting someone (what church do I attend.) This is a usual thing in the south. As far as religion I'm more (new age/metaphysical.) Is Eugene a good place for someone who is very much into nature walking and is there affordable places to live and is it pet friendly? I would have to rent and I'm bringing my small dog and cat with me.

Yes there are lots of good food stores, they have a trader joe's. MMMM

What church do you attend? JK couldn't resist.

new age/ metaphysical ? Have you read Annalee Skarin? good reading.......

best wishes to you.

freedom

[tdekany]

Originally Posted by Areone

I'm considering moving to Eugene. I was wondering what the economy is like there? Is there alot of health food stores and green type living there? I'm a woman who is a mgr. of a large health store on the gulf coast at this time. I'm a liberal and don't like being asked as the first question in meeting someone (what church do I attend.) This is a usual thing in the south. As far as religion I'm more (new age/metaphysical.) Is Eugene a good place for someone who is very much into nature walking and is there affordable places to live and is it pet friendly? I would have to rent and I'm bringing my small dog and cat with me.

What do you call affordable?

[Areone]

Thanks for the replies I consider affordable to be under $700.00 month. I recently heard that the air in Eugene is very bad for people with allergies? It is the reason I am looking to move (from Fl.) I heard that Eugene is a valley and that the air just sorta (lack of a better word) hangs there and the pollution makes the air quality very bad? I was considering Eugene until I heard about that. Maybe Portland would be a better choice for me.

[Areone]

He he on the "what church do you attend" I almost answered it with my usual I do my worshipping at home quote that I'm in the habit of saying here in Fl. lol... Didn't read that book. I've got a list of what to reads a mile long. I'll check it out.

[Larry Caldwell]

Originally Posted by Areone

He he on the "what church do you attend" I almost answered it with my usual I do my worshipping at home quote that I'm in the habit of saying here in Fl. lol... Didn't read that book. I've got a list of what to reads a mile long. I'll check it out.

Oregon has the distinction of being the least churched state in the nation. Only about 30% of the population claims any particular religion, though the bible beaters are pretty vocal and think they are in a majority.

The weather here is a lot nicer than Florida, so most people find outdoor things to do on weekends, from working in the yard to trips to the mountains or the coast.