Cannon Beach, OR

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.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,368 Population 877/sq mi density
$70,815 Median Income $61,603 per capita
$760,900 Home Value $860,659 Zillow
$1,114 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
355 Violent Crime/100K 3,253 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,815 median income, 0.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$760,900 home value, $1,114/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K (7% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,815
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $760,900
170% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 355/100K
7% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.9%
54% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,114
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Cannon Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,368
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,815
Per Capita$61,603
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,475M
Commute20 min

Housing

F
Home Value$760,900
Rent$1,114
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$860,659

Crime

F
Violent355/100K
Property3,253/100K
Murder59.1/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary769/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Elevation45 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+98.4%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute20 min
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Is Cannon Beach a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Cannon Beach has a population of 1,368 with a density of 877 people per square mile. The median age is 62.3 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.3%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

1,368
Total Population
877
People / sq mi
62.3yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Cannon Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.6%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.4%
45% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cannon Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cannon Beach is $70,815, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Cannon Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,815
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$61,603
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$70,743

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$1,475M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare50
Retail106
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cannon Beach is $760,900, 170% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,114 (4% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $860,659.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$760,900
170% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$860,659
Median List Price$1,175,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,175,000
$/Sq Ft$431
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio95.7%
Price Drops36.4%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,114
4% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Rate0.68%
In Cannon Beach, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.9% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cannon Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma12.3%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate71.1%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access63.4%
Healthcare Facilities50
Cannon Beach has a violent crime rate of 355 per 100,000 residents, 7% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,253 per 100,000 (66% above US avg). The murder rate is 59.1 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Cannon Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent354.8/100K
7% below US avg
Murder59.1/100K
839% above US avg
Rape59.1/100K
Robbery59.1/100K
Assault177.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,252.5/100K
66% above US avg
Burglary768.8/100K
Theft2,483.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Cannon Beach has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation is 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall76.7 inches
102% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation45 ft (14 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density877/sq mi
Coordinates45.8881°N, 123.9601°W
County FIPS41057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.9%
54% above US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density877/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants137
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home16.0%

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