Best Areas to Live in Springfield
Springfield's most frequently cited residential draws are the Thurston area in the northeast (home to the district's standout schools) and the more affordable, established neighborhoods near downtown.
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Learn moreThurston: standout schools and a distinct northeast character
The Thurston area in northeast Springfield is home to the district's standout Thurston Elementary and Thurston Middle School, and is cited as feeling meaningfully different in character from the commercial corridors closer to downtown.
Downtown and established core neighborhoods
Springfield's downtown and surrounding established neighborhoods offer real, more affordable housing than Eugene's own core, with genuine walkable access to the city's civic institutions and Main Street commercial corridor.
North Gateway: a real, employment-adjacent area
The North Gateway area, home to PeaceHealth RiverBend, Royal Caribbean International, and PacificSource Health Plans, offers real, practical proximity to some of Springfield's largest specifically-local employers.
Key takeaways
- Thurston in northeast Springfield is home to the district's standout schools and a distinct residential character.
- Downtown and established core neighborhoods offer real affordability relative to Eugene's own market.
- North Gateway offers real, practical proximity to major Springfield-specific employers.
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