Cave Junction, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,701 Population 945/sq mi density
$35,927 Median Income $20,401 per capita
$252,000 Home Value $298,101 Zillow
$1,076 Median Rent 43.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$35,927 median income, 12.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$252,000 home value, $1,076/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cave Junction, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,927
52% below
$20,401 per capita
Home Value
$252,000
11% below
Zillow: $298,101
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
7% below
43.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Cave Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cave Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
89%
Rent
93%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cave Junction a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cave Junction residents earn a median household income of $35,927 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,401. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cave Junction is $252,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,101. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 43.1% 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 1997.

Education

10.6% of adults in Cave Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cave Junction has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.

Data Overview

People

Population1,701
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,927
Per Capita$20,401
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

C+
Home Value$252,000
Rent$1,076
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$298,101
Housing Units1,058
Rent Burden43.1%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,791/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain61.2 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation1,331 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Cave Junction was founded in 1948.
The median home in Cave Junction was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.