Oregon
Cannon Beach is a small town in Oregon with a population of 1,368. Residents earn $70,815 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cannon Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cannon Beach has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Cannon Beach is $70,815, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Cannon Beach is $760,900, making it a premium housing market at 170% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Cannon Beach is below the national average at 355 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,253 per 100,000, 66% above the national average.
Cannon Beach is a highly educated community — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Cannon Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 80.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| 45% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,815 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,743 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,090 |
| County GDP | $1,475M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $760,900 |
| 170% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $860,659 |
| Median List Price | $1,175,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $431 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,114 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,982/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Total Violent | 354.8/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Murder | 59.1/100K |
| 839% above US avg | |
| Rape | 59.1/100K |
| Robbery | 59.1/100K |
| Assault | 177.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,252.5/100K |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 768.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,483.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 76.7 inches |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8881°N, 123.9601°W |
| County FIPS | 41057 |
Winner: Republican by 1.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.9% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |