Whiteaker Neighborhood Guide Eugene, OR
About
Whiteaker, often referred to as the "Whit," is one of Eugene's most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods, located in the heart of the city. Known for its unique blend of art galleries, breweries, and colorful murals, it's a hub for the local arts and culture scene. Key thoroughfares include Blair Blvd and 5th Avenue, and the Willamette River borders it to the North. The neighborhood embraces the unconventional and offers a funky, bohemian vibe.
What You Will Love about Whiteaker, Eugene, Oregon
- You'll love discovering the ever-changing landscape of murals and street art that decorate the alleys and buildings.
- Enjoy sampling a variety of local brews at the numerous craft beer breweries such as Ninkasi Brewing Company.
- A foodie's paradise, Whiteaker showcases a diverse food scene with award-winning restaurants and food trucks serving up everything from vegan cuisine to BBQ.
- For music lovers, there's always a local gig or festival happening, such as the highly anticipated Whiteaker Block Party.
What's Nearby
Whiteaker is adjacent to downtown Eugene, which offers an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The neighborhood is also close to Skinner Butte Park, a popular green space that offers hiking trails and panoramic views of the city. The University of Oregon's main campus is a short drive away, making it a convenient location for students and faculty.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Whiteaker is eclectic, vibrant, and artistic, which reflects in its residents too. With an ethos of communal living, the neighborhood fosters community gardens, co-op businesses, and sustainability initiatives. The area is also known for its energetic nightlife with lively brewers, wineries, and live music venues.
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Rental Trends in Whiteaker
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1400 | $1150 | $1150 | $1150 | $1150 | $1395 | $1495 | $1395 | $1395 | $1495 | $1495 | $1495 | $1495 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 417 restaurants, 61 grocery stores, and 22 parks within a mile of the Whiteaker neighborhood.
Quick Stop Food StoreRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1131 W 1st Ave
- Red Barn Natural Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.2 miles
357 Van Buren St
- Dari Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
111 Monroe St
- Oregon Fancy Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
1475 Railroad Blvd
- Bruns' Apple Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
849 W 6th Ave
- Carniceria Lupita
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.4 miles
632 Blair Blvd
- Quick Stop Food Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1131 W 1st Ave
- Wild Time Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.1 miles
1061 W 2nd Ave
- Red Barn Natural Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.2 miles
357 Van Buren St
- Whiteaker Community Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.2 miles
W 2nd Ave and Van Buren St
- Home Fermenter Center
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
123 Monroe St
- Dari Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
111 Monroe St
Ojisan's RamenDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Ramen Restaurant
•88 Jackson St
- Black Market BBQ
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, BBQ Joint
•88 Jackson St
- Prince Puckler's Homemade Ice
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•10 Van Buren St
- Cush
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1235 Railroad Blvd
- The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
155 Blair Blvd
- Rooted Grounds Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
245 Van Buren St
Twenty After Four Wellness CenterRetail, Cannabis Store, Drugstore
•0.3 miles
420 Blair Blvd
- Fleetwood Lawn Care
Retail, Garden Center
•0.3 miles
342 Monroe St
- Pisces Aquaria
Arts and Entertainment, Aquarium, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.3 miles
980 W 5th Ave
- Beehive Rental Co/C & E Rentals
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.4 miles
1590 W 2nd Ave
- 7-Eleven
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
951 W 6th Ave
- Astro
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
925 W 6th Ave
Scobert GardensLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
1180 W 4th Ave
- Sladden Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
N Adams St
- Maurie Jacobs Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
FIR Ln
- Owens Rose Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
300 N Jefferson St
- Eugene City Parks & Open Space
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
1820 Roosevelt Blvd
- Eugene Public Works Department
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
1820 Roosevelt Blvd
Samuel Art GlassArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1093 W 1st Ave
- Scheumack Broom Co.
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
1153 W 2nd Ave
- Cornerstone Glass
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
1068 W 2nd Ave
- 2nd & Blair Artists Collective
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
1168 W 2nd Ave
- Blairally Vintage Arcade
Arts and Entertainment, Arcade, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
245 Blair Blvd
- Arcimoto 5
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Concert Hall, Music Venue
•0.1 miles
900 W 1st Ave
Head Start of Lane CountyBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.1 miles
21 N Grand St
Whiteaker Tattoo CollectiveBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.1 miles
245 Van Buren St
- Tyree Oil
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
1355 W 1st Ave
- Kimby Maxson
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.2 miles
358 Blair Blvd
- Rosa's Healing Touch Massage
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.3 miles
0 North Madison
- Bishops
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
544 Blair Blvd
Revolution CyclesRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.1 miles
1061 W 2nd Ave
- Eugene Aikikai
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.2 miles
870 W 2nd Ave
All That Dance Co.Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.2 miles
855 W 1st Ave
- Studio 508
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
508 Blair Blvd
- Eugene Skin Divers Supply
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.4 miles
1090 W 6th Ave
- Genuine Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
1369 W 6th Ave
Ninkasi Brewing Company - LabDining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery
•0.1 miles
1061 W 2nd Ave
- The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
155 Blair Blvd
- Blairally Vintage Arcade
Arts and Entertainment, Arcade, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
245 Blair Blvd
- Hop Valley Brewing Co.
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
990 W 1st Ave
- Ninkasi Brewing Company
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Brewery, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
272 Van Buren St
- Slice Pizzeria
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Bar
•0.2 miles
325 Blair Blvd
- Head Start of Lane County
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.1 miles
21 N Grand St
- River House Outdoor Program
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.3 miles
301 N Adams St
- Early Childhood Cares
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
1500 W 12th Ave
- Eugene Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
100 W 10th Ave
- Lane County Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.1 miles
125 E 8th Ave
- Campbell Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•1.1 miles
155 High St
- Kaiser Brake & Alignment
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.2 miles
265 Taylor St
- Eugene Fire & Ems Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.5 miles
1705 W 2nd Ave
- Eugene Fire & EMS Department Station 2
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.5 miles
1725 W 2nd Ave
- Eugene City Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
788 W 6th Ave
Cascade Dermatology and AestheticsHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.7 miles
992 Country Club Rd
- Chief Supply Corporation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
1400 Executive Pkwy
Whiteaker Apartments and Rentals
41 Rental properties in Whiteaker, Eugene, OR.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 10.7% | 23.6% |
| utilities | 1.4% | 6% |
| food | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| transportation | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| healthcare | 4.2% | 4.9% |
Whiteaker Demographics
Whiteaker Reviews
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 10 of 11 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 9 of 11 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 9 of 11 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 9 of 11 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 9 of 11 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 9 of 11 renters
Whiteaker Transportation
Very Walkable
Biker’s Paradise
Some Transit
Ridesource
Other
240 Garfield St
Amtrak
Train Stop
433 Willamette St
Southern Pacific Passenger Depot
Train Stop
433 Willamette St
Source: foursquare.com
Greyhound: Bus Stop - Eugene Depot
Bus Stop
433 Willamette St
Source: foursquare.com
Amtrak
Train Stop
433 Willamette St
Southern Pacific Passenger Depot
Train Stop
433 Willamette St
Source: foursquare.com
Ridesource
Other
240 Garfield St
Source: foursquare.com
Whiteaker Schools
- NRNo Rating
- 6/10
Willagillespie Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 2/10
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Looking Glass Center Point School
Grades 7-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-4 • Private
- 2/10
Grades 7-12 • Charter
- 8/10
Grades K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Whiteaker
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| City CentralNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | 7% |
| West UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | 33% |
| Downtown EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Jefferson WestsideNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,445 | 15% |
| WillakenzieNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | 6% |
| South EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,430 | 8% |
| Cal YoungNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Willow CreekNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,350 | -- |
| South UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| River RoadNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| River Road - Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| HarlowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| ChurchillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| AmazonNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Goodpasture IslandNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Southeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,430 | 8% |
| GatewayNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| FriendlyNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Bethel-DaneboNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| BethelNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Q StreetNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Northeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | 6% |
| Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| College HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| FairmontNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Fox HollowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Laurel HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Crest DriveNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Downtown SpringfieldNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| City CentralNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,590 | 17% |
| West UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,585 | 28% |
| Downtown EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,195 | -- |
| Jefferson WestsideNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,535 | 13% |
| WillakenzieNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,861 | 7% |
| South EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,295 | 19% |
| Cal YoungNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,548 | 15% |
| Willow CreekNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,799 | 9% |
| South UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,195 | -- |
| River RoadNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,559 | 9% |
| River Road - Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,559 | -- |
| HarlowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| ChurchillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,799 | 9% |
| AmazonNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Goodpasture IslandNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $3,431 | 97% |
| Southeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,295 | 43% |
| GatewayNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | $1,364 | 32% |
| FriendlyNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Bethel-DaneboNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| BethelNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Q StreetNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Northeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,906 | 10% |
| Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| College HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,595 | 0% |
| FairmontNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $800 | -- |
| Fox HollowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,295 | -- |
| Laurel HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Crest DriveNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,595 | 0% |
| Downtown SpringfieldNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| City CentralNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,597 | 37% |
| West UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,597 | 21% |
| Downtown EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Jefferson WestsideNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,875 | 30% |
| WillakenzieNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,186 | 5% |
| South EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,995 | 13% |
| Cal YoungNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,714 | 5% |
| Willow CreekNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,849 | 9% |
| South UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,295 | 0% |
| River RoadNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,624 | 28% |
| River Road - Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,624 | -- |
| HarlowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | -- |
| ChurchillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,849 | 9% |
| AmazonNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Goodpasture IslandNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,067 | 1% |
| Southeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | 47% |
| GatewayNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | $1,494 | 21% |
| FriendlyNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Bethel-DaneboNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| BethelNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Q StreetNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Northeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,191 | 6% |
| Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| College HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,995 | 13% |
| FairmontNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Fox HollowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,395 | -- |
| Laurel HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Crest DriveNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,995 | 13% |
| Downtown SpringfieldNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| City CentralNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,140 | 93% |
| West UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,140 | -- |
| Downtown EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,781 | -- |
| Jefferson WestsideNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| WillakenzieNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,618 | 6% |
| South EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,895 | -- |
| Cal YoungNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,300 | -- |
| Willow CreekNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,449 | 7% |
| South UniversityNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,895 | -- |
| River RoadNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,722 | 7% |
| River Road - Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,722 | -- |
| HarlowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| ChurchillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,449 | 7% |
| AmazonNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Goodpasture IslandNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,653 | 4% |
| Southeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| GatewayNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | $1,716 | -- |
| FriendlyNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Bethel-DaneboNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $1,695 | -- |
| BethelNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Q StreetNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Northeast EugeneNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | $2,683 | 12% |
| Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| College HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| FairmontNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Fox HollowNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Laurel HillNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Crest DriveNeighborhood in Eugene, Oregon | -- | -- |
| Downtown SpringfieldNeighborhood in Springfield, Oregon | -- | -- |