Relocating

Welcome to Lane County Oregon!

Want to improve the quality of your life? Then you should consider moving to Lane County Oregon. Whether it is Eugene, Springfield or one of the many outlying cities and towns, there is a wide array of city and country to do activities or adventures.

Lane County is located at the center of western Oregon, which stretches from the Oregon Coast through the southern section of the Willamette Valley to the Cascade Mountains. Just think, you could go hiking in the morning, skiing in the afternoon and do shopping and restaurants at night, all in the same day. However, unless you are only visiting, there is no need to hurry when you could take your time and enjoy yourself.

The diverse geography and temperate climate provide an ideal niche for every outdoor enthusiast. Eugene – Springfield is known for its extensive network of bike paths, jogging paths, hiking trails and public transportation routes, and has earned the reputation of TrackTown USA. Surfers, ocean fishermen and boaters are drawn to the rugged coastline; while snowboarders, skiers, anglers, whitewater rafters and kayakers embrace the mountains. Ranked in Livability’s Best Places to Live, Eugene gets extra points for its great downtown — with its many performing arts venues, farm-to-table restaurants, outdoor markets and boutique stores. The University of Oregon (UO) campus adds collegiate sports and academia to the smorgasbord of local culture. Lane Community College, Bushnell University and Oregon State University (OSU) extension offerings round out the plethora of educational offerings.

Lane County is the fourth most populous county (following Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties). Since the 1980s, population in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region has been growing at a slow, steady rate. Eugene is the designated county seat.

If you are moving to the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, we welcome you home! The region’s technology and innovation sectors have been garnering attention, the craft beer scene is burgeoning and, of course, green businesses and sports continue as a source of community pride. According to United Van Lines’ annual National Movers Study, Eugene-Springfield continues to attract inbound moves. Retire in the All-America town of Cottage Grove, raise a family in Springfield, open a business in Junction City, further your education in Eugene, embrace country living in Veneta or discover peaceful solitude along the McKenzie River.

The top employing industries in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region include government, educational and health services, retail trade, profession and business services, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing and the tech industry. Some of the larger employers include Peacehealth, Lane County, City of Eugene, the University of Oregon and Lane Community College.