Oregon
Cape Meares is a small town in Oregon with a population of 189. Residents earn $90,338 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cape Meares receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cape Meares offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cape Meares is $90,338, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Cape Meares is $755,200, making it a premium housing market at 168% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Cape Meares is a highly educated community — 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Cape Meares 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 | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,338 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,740 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,743 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% 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 | 0.69% |
| Work from Home | 73.1% |
| Census Median | $755,200 |
| 168% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.69% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,982/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| 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 | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5267°N, 123.9518°W |
| County FIPS | 41057 |
Winner: Republican by 1.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.9% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Work from Home | 73.1% |