Why Live in Amazon
Amazon is a woodsy suburb in the southeastern corner of Eugene. The neighborhood's walkable streets are characterized by its lush greenery, featuring Douglas firs, Ponderosa pines, and Vine maples, with residents often maintaining gardens and ornate shrubbery. Housing styles include ranch-style homes, craftsman bungalows and cottages built between 1930 and 1970. Typically, properties are on quarter-acre lots. Streets are lined with sidewalks and shaded by tree canopies, making walking a popular activity. The area is served by the Eugene School District, with students attending Camas Ridge Community Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and South Eugene High School, all of which have high ratings on Niche.
Amazon Park, a nearly 100-acre outdoor recreation area, features two community centers, the city's only outdoor pool, tennis courts, ball fields and the North and South Amazon Running Trail System. Additional amenities include a skateboard bowl, dog park and access to wet prairie areas and ash woodlands. The Amazon Community Center hosts classes and activities, while the Hilyard Community Center provides customized programs.
Local shopping options include Sundance Natural Foods and Sundance Wine Cellars, offering organic produce and a wide selection of wine. Nearby eateries include Happy Cow, Ume Grill Onigiri House, and South Hills Cafe. For larger grocery needs, Albertsons is located a mile south of Hilyard Street. Residents primarily drive, however local buses stop along Hilyard Street and 30th Avenue. Downtown Eugene is about 2 miles away, while McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is 5 miles away. Eugene Airport is 13 miles northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amazon a good place to live?
Amazon is a good place to live. Amazon is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Amazon is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Amazon has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $88,600 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 60.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Amazon are renters, with 50.6% of residents renting and 49.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Amazon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Amazon neighborhood guide.
Is Amazon, OR a safe neighborhood?
Amazon, OR is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Amazon?
The median home price in Amazon is $525,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Amazon. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Amazon is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Amazon?
The best public schools that serve Amazon are:
What are the best private schools in Amazon?
The best private schools that serve Amazon are:
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Home Trends in Amazon, OR
On average, homes in Amazon, Eugene sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Amazon, Eugene over the last 12 months is $522,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$522,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$480,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$387
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%