At a Glance
Median Income
$90,338
$48,740 per capita
Home Value
$755,200
Zillow: $334,375
Violent Crime
304/100K
2,998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Cape Meares Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Meares's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape Meares 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
Cape Meares residents earn a median household income of $90,338 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,740. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Cape Meares is $755,200 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,375. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Cape Meares reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,998/100K.
Education
54.9% of adults in Cape Meares hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Meares 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
Population189
Median Age74.9 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,338
Per Capita$48,740
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
D
Home Value$755,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$334,375
Housing Units226
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property2,998/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cape Meares was built in 1980.
73.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.1% 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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