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Lane County, Oregon Mar 09, 2010

Location

Lane County Oregon, larger than the entire state of Rhode Island, is home to the neighboring metropolitan cities of Eugene and Springfield. Situated in the alluring Willamette Valley, Eugene and Springfield are positioned along Interstate-5, the major freeway linking Canada and Mexico. Lane County is focused on the future and is rich with opportunity.

Population

Location 2000 2008
Lane County (MSA) 322,959 336,526
Eugene 137,896 145,657
Springfield 52,864 54,184

Transportation

Lane County's transportation infrastructure is designed to handle current and future needs. Interstate-5, the main north-south arterial makes the area extremely accessible for the delivery of raw materials and the transport of products to market. Major land, rail and air routes intersect the Eugene/Springfield area and links Lane County to a network of western and Pacific Rim trade. Gridlock is virtually non-existent and parking is easy.

Air Eugene Airport, a regional terminal, provides passenger and cargo air service with easy access to all world markets. Allegiant Air, Delta Connections, Horizon Air, and United Express connect Lane County passengers to all major destinations. 
Land Motor freight companies provide overnight service to Los Angeles and Salt Lake City; and 72-hour service to Phoenix and Denver. More than 50 carriers serve the Eugene and Springfield area.
Rail Mainline rail carriers provide cargo transportation services to all four corners of the country and passengers enjoy nationwide travels.
Ports Lane County is within close proximity to three deep-water ports, including two of the West Coast's largest, the Port of Portland and the International Port of Coos Bay for full sized freighters. Oregon ports are a full day closer to Asian Countries than Los Angeles

Taxation and Workman's Comp Insurance

Lane County's tax rates are fifth lowest in the nation - we have no sales tax, no business inventory tax and moderate corporate and property tax rates. Personal income tax rates are as low as 5% and unemployment insurance rates start at 1.0% depending on the experience of the employer. Worker's Compensation Insurance fees are among the lowest in the country due to reforms crafted in the early 1990's.

Living

The temperatures in the Lane County area are moderate year-round. From the ocean to the valley to the mountains, residents enjoy all four seasons without the extreme weather conditions of other states. Winters are cool and temperatures rarely dip below freezing, spring's burst of sunshine jump starts the areas agricultural season, summers are warm, dry and fit for outdoor activity; autumns are crisp and clear with vibrant red-hued colors.

Average Temperature
Period Minimum Maximum
Winter 35.2 46.4
Spring 40.6 60.5
Summer 52.3 81.7
Fall 43.5 64.

Lane County is characterized by supportive and friendly neighborhoods, excellent professional services, a social service safety net, and below national average crime rates. Shopping is plentiful and the range of affordable housing options means there are homes to fit all lifestyles and income ranges.

Residential Housing
Average Sale Price Median Sale Price
$168,500 $148,500

More than 1/3 of Lane County's population has completed four or more years of college. Lane County's location in the western agricultural belt and along major West Coast trade routes mean essential food items stay reasonably priced year round. Power is generated locally from abundant resources, keeping electric and natural gas rates among the lowest in the country. The cost of living in Lane County is lower in many of the consumer price categories than in surrounding states.

Per Capita Income
Average $48,122
Median $27,103
Per Capita $23,623

 

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