At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$46,890 per capita
Home Value
$649,000
Zillow: $723,936
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.0% smoking rate
How Boring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boring a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boring residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,890. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boring is $649,000 , 130% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,936. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
28.9% of adults in Boring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boring has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,616
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$46,890
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$649,000
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$723,936
Housing Units704
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation511 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Boring was founded in 1903.
The median home in Boring was built in 1974.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.