At a Glance
Median Income
$70,815
$61,603 per capita
Home Value
$760,900
Zillow: $860,659
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,310/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Cannon Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cannon Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cannon Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cannon Beach residents earn a median household income of $70,815 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,603. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cannon Beach is $760,900 , 170% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $860,659. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Cannon Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,310/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.9% of adults in Cannon Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,368
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,815
Per Capita$61,603
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
F
Home Value$760,900
Rent$1,114
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$860,659
Housing Units2,203
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,310/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Cannon Beach was founded in 1956.
The median home in Cannon Beach was built in 1978.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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