Cove, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Union County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
638 Population 798/sq mi density
$67,813 Median Income $98,317 per capita
$243,800 Home Value $503,966 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 45.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$243,800 home value, $1,175/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cove, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,813
10% below
$98,317 per capita
Home Value
$243,800
14% below
Zillow: $503,966
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Cove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
86%
Rent
101%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cove a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cove residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $98,317. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,047 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cove is $243,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,966. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 45.4% 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 1974.

Education

30.3% of adults in Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population638
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$98,317
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent$1,175
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$503,966
Housing Units315
Rent Burden45.4%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation2,914 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Cove was founded in 1904.
The median home in Cove was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.