Eugene City, in the state of Oregon, is home to 23 neighborhood associations. One of these is the Trainsong neighborhood community. Trainsong boundaries are the east by the Southern Pacific switching yards extending north to a line even with Barger Drive, south by Southern Pacific’s Coos Bay Line, and on the west by Highway 99N. With a total land area of 1.023 square miles, the potential areas present business growth on the Eugene real estate. 

Real Estate Market and Home Values

This community is one of the most accessible neighborhoods in the city because of the various highways and railroads that pass through its boundaries. That’s one of the reasons why people are attracted to this place. Here are the railroad systems that go through this neighborhood: Willamette and Pacific RR (Union Pacific RR), Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway; Central Oregon and Pacific RR. As of September 2020, the median listing price of houses in Trainsong is $236,900, with a median listing price of $193 per square foot. According to realtor.com, there are four homes for sale in Trainsong and five rentals, ranging from $750 to $1,000 per month. While according to Zillow, there are two homes for sale here.

Population and Demographics

Many residents choose to stay in this community rather than move someplace else. As of the latest data available for 2020, the total population in Trainsong is 2,389, with a population density of 1,132 per square mile. The population density here is 69% lower than Eugene, with a population density of 3,661 per square mile. 

Households in Trainsong are made mostly of families for 54% of the population with kids under 18 years old. Perhaps, the median age here is 36.0, which is 6% higher than Eugene. Trainsong is a thriving community ideal for young families raising children of their own.

Employment

As of the latest data for 2020, the median household income in Trainsong is $32,569, which is 41% lower than the national average. Perhaps the income per capita here is $18,874, which is 37% lower than the national average. However, the unemployment rate here is 4.6%, which is 1% lower than the national average. The male median earnings in Trainsong is $24,262, which is 41% higher than the female median earnings of $16,713.

Amenities

Trainsong has excellent amenities like the Trainsong Park and the Trainsong Skatepark. Trainsong Park is a 5 acres park that features ball fields, basketball, picnic tables, and a play area. It is a perfect place to take out your whole family to have some fun, let your kids enjoy the play area, and meet new friends. If you love to skate, the Trainsong Skatepark is perfect for you. It is a small, outdoor metal skatepark with a mini-ramp with quarter pipes on both sides that create hips. It also offers a couple of rails, a small bank, and a little roll-in to a small pyramid. This skatepark is excellent for beginners who want to learn to skate and a fun place for everyone to try.

Many volunteered residents in the community are continuing to greater unity to maintain these fantastic amenities. They also held general meetings to improve their neighborhood. Indeed, it is a great place to start a family and raise kids. They will surely enjoy this neighborhood filled with fun activities, amenities, and friendly, amazing people.