At a Glance
Median Income
$68,636
$47,070 per capita
Home Value
$369,900
Zillow: $545,993
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
4,833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Depoe Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Depoe Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Depoe Bay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Depoe Bay residents earn a median household income of $68,636 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,070. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,097 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Depoe Bay is $369,900 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,993. Median rent is $1,423/month, with 31.9% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Depoe Bay reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,833/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Depoe Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Depoe Bay has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,025
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,636
Per Capita$47,070
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
B+
Home Value$369,900
Rent$1,423
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$545,993
Housing Units1,601
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property4,833/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Depoe Bay was founded in 1973.
The median home in Depoe Bay was built in 1993.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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