Livability Score

75
/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 (0) A+
Allan Bros. Beanery
Coffee Shop
HEDCO Cafe
Coffee Shop
South Hills Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Life
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Prince Puckler's Gourmet Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Law Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dux Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greenleaf Juicing Company
Coffee Shop
cafe esspresso
Coffee Shop
Espresso Roma
Coffee Shop
Lillis Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tailored Coffee
Coffee Shop
T4 Tea For U
Coffee Shop
Science Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Rabbit Hole
Coffee Shop
Lucky Bamboo
Coffee Shop
The Quick Fix Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Cafe Yumm
Coffee Shop
Cafe Yumm
Coffee Shop
Cafe Yumm
Coffee Shop
Great Harvest Bakery
Coffee Shop
Vero Espresso House
Coffee Shop
Moke's Coffee & Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Beall Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Jane Sanders Stadium
Stadium
Very Little Theater
Theatre Arts
McArthur Court
Stadium
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Museum
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Museum
Bijou Art Cinemas
Cinema
Maude Kerns Art Center
Theatre Arts
Matthew Knight Arena
Stadium
The New Zone Gallery
Art Gallery
Jaqua Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
McDonald Theater
Theatre Arts
Actors Cabaret of Eugene
Theatre Arts
Broadway Metro
Cinema
Cowfish
Nightclub
Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Theatre Arts
Art with Alejandro
Art Gallery
Planet Galexia
Art Gallery
Sahara Thomsen
Art Gallery
Karin Clarke at The Gordon
Art Gallery
Cuthbert Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Eugene Science Center
Museum
WOW Hall
Theatre Arts
Mim's House
Attraction
Lane County Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) A+
McMenamins East 19th Café
Bar
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
Sweets
Doctors Office w/ Candy
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fathoms
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Little Big Burger
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Café Yumm!
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oregon Burrito Company
Fast Food
Rennie's Landing
Bar
Max's Tavern
Bar
The Pint Pot Public House
Bar
Trev's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Big Burger
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Hilyard Community Center
Community Centre
Kidsports
Gym
Amazon Community Center
Community Centre
Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga Studio
Gym
Hot Balanced Yoga
Gym
White Bird Clinic
Community Centre
Inflexion
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Eugene Yoga
Gym
Cascade Manor Fitness Center
Gym
EverydayPEOPLE Yoga
Gym
Wild Light Yoga Center
Gym
Eugene Yoga
Gym
The Dine
Community Centre
Eugene Yoga
Gym
Chase Village Fitness Center
Gym
Eugene Masonic Lodge
Community Centre
River House Outdoor Center
Community Centre
Pursue Fitness
Gym
Eugene Mission
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Willamalane Adult Activity Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Eugene Crossfit
Gym
Cascade Peak Performance
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Sundance Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookie
Bakery
Grab 'n' Go Marketplace
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Capellas
Grocery Store
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Eugene Asian Market
Grocery Store
Newman's Fish Company
Seafood
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Sunrise Asian Market
Grocery Store
Hideaway Bakery
Bakery
The Kiva
Grocery Store
Noisette
Bakery
Brun's Apple Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
El Rancho
Butcher
Crumbl Cookies
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lox, Stocks and Bagels
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Red Barn Natural Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
University City Park
Park
Washburne City Park
Park
Washburne City Park
Park
Agate Playground
Park
The Bush
Park
Erb Memorial Union Green
Park
Amazon City Park
Park
West University City Park
Park
Amazon Park Playground
Park
Science Grove
Park
Mission City Park
Park
New Civic Park
Park
Hendricks Park
Park
Fairmount City Park
Park
Fairmount City Park
Park
Riverfront Fields
Park
Amazon Park
Park
Charnel Mulligan City Park
Park
Pollinator Knoll
Park
Franklin City Park
Park
Milton Park
Park
Washington City Park
Park
Alton Baker Park
Park
Park Blocks
Park
Downtown Riverfront Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Paul's Bicycle Way of Life
Bicycle
Rhythm & Blooms
Florist
Quick Trip Market
Convenience Store
Lash Envy
Beauty
Evolution Gaming
Toys
Hilyard St Market
Convenience Store
The Duck Store at the EMU
Convenience Store
Red Rooster Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Pearsons Health & Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
The Lather Shoppe
Hairdresser
Jambo Smoke Shop
Discount Store
LifeCycle Bike Shop
Bicycle
JA Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Little's Market
Convenience Store
Luna Salon
Hairdresser
Honeycomb Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Family Vision Center
Optician
Tsunami Books
Books
Rom's Haircraft
Hairdresser
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
The Wireless Source
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Color of Beauty Tanning Salon
Beauty
The Dancing Weasel Toy Store
Toys
Circle K
Convenience 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, 6.6% take public transportation in South University.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
E/S of Hilyard S of 24th
Bus Stop
E/S of Hilyard N of 26th
Bus Stop
W/S of Hilyard N of 26th
Bus Stop
FlixBus Eugene
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - South
Bus Stop
U of O Station - South
Bus Stop
Approaching UO Station
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay A
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay B
Bus Stop
LTD Bus Stop
Bus Stop
U of O Station
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay C
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay D
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay E
Bus Stop
LTD Bus Stop
Bus Stop
University of Oregon Station - Bay F
Bus Stop
Agate Station
Bus Stop
Dad's Gate Station
Bus Stop
Agate Station
Bus Stop
Hilyard Station (eastbound)
Bus Stop
Hilyard Station (westbound)
Bus Stop
LTD 27
Bus Stop
Walnut Station Outbound
Bus Stop
Walnut Station Inbound
Bus Stop
W/S of WIllamette S of 14th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% 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 F

The cost of living in South University is 141/100 - which is 27% higher 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

South University crime rates are 4,220 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
3,800 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
420 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 F

The median income in South University is $34,684 - which is 35% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$34,684 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% 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+
Thornton Orthodontics
Dentist
Elizabeth McCorkle, MD
Hospital
Oregon Medical Group
Clinic
South Hills Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Peace Health Medical Center University District
Hospital
Hirons
Pharmacy
White Bird Medical & Dental
Clinic
Tillman Family Dentistry
Dentist
Family Vision Center
Clinic
Oregon Medical Group Urgent Care
Clinic
Hirons Drug
Pharmacy
Mulford Dental Care
Dentist
University of Oregon Police Dept
Police
Station 1
Fire Station
Alive Integrative Medicine
Clinic
Eugene Springfield Fire Station #15
Fire Station
Rize Laboratory Testing Center
Clinic
Kahn Chiropractic
Clinic
Brian A. Jewett M.D.
Doctor
Garden Way Chiropractic Center
Clinic
Planned Parenthood Eugene-Springfield Health Center
Clinic
Eugene Police
Police
Savon
Pharmacy
Feldmanis Family Dentistry
Dentist
Oakmont Family 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

South University home prices are $518,750 - which is 110% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$518,750 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
43% A+
Home Affordability
15x (home price to income ratio) F
See more South University housing data

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 South University graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) A
Edison Elementary School
Roosevelt Middle School
Far Horizons Montessori School
Camas Ridge Community Elementary
Village School
O'Hara Catholic Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
Pitch Program (Wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Kindercare Learning Center #1036
Arts And Technology Academy At Jefferson
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Spencer Butte Middle School
Ridgeline Montessori
Eugene Christian School
Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career Center
Kindercare Learning Centers
Eugene Montessori School
Family School
Edgewood Community Elementary School
Chinese Language Immersion School
Centennial Elementary School
Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School
Holt Elementary School
Willagillespie Elementary School
Willamette Christian School
High Schools (0) F
South Eugene High School
Network Charter School
Twin Rivers Charter School
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
Pitch Program (Wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
Looking Glass New Roads School
Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career Center
Looking Glass Center Point School
Teach-Nw
Eugene Education Options
Academy Of Arts And Academics
Gateways High School
Looking Glass - River Road
Sheldon High School
Oak Hill School
Springfield High School
Wellsprings Friends School
Churchill High 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 B+

South University has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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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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  • South University has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • South University crime rates are 11% higher than the Eugene average
  • Cost of living in South University is 20% higher than the Eugene average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      University City Park
      Washburne City Park
      Washburne City Park
      Agate Playground
      The Bush
      Erb Memorial Union Green
      Amazon City Park
      West University City Park

      Entertainment

      Beall Concert Hall
      Jane Sanders Stadium
      Very Little Theater
      McArthur Court
      Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
      Museum of Natural and Cultural History
      Bijou Art Cinemas
      Maude Kerns Art Center

      Food & Drink

      McMenamins East 19th Café
      Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
      Doctors Office w/ Candy
      Panda Express
      Fathoms
      Subway
      Little Big Burger
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South University? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in South University.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      29%

      25% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South University? The cost of living in South University is 141/100 - which is 27% higher than Oregon.
      South University
      141

      41% 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 South University? South University crime rates are 4,220, which are 29% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      4,220 per 100k people

      82% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      82% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South University? The median income in South University is $34,684 which is 35% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $34,68437% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,47128% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South University 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 South University home prices? South University home prices are $518,750 - which is 110% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $518,750181% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0268% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      66% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does South University have good schools? The South University graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      45% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is South University a good place to live? South University has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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