Depoe Bay, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Lincoln County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,025 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$68,636 Median Income $47,070 per capita
$369,900 Home Value $550,770 Zillow
$1,423 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,636 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$369,900 home value, $1,423/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Depoe Bay, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,636
9% below
$47,070 per capita
Home Value
$369,900
31% above
Zillow: $550,770
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
22% above
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
12% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
131%
Rent
122%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Depoe Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 11.9% (231% 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 $550,770. 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.

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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,025
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,636
Per Capita$47,070
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

B+
Home Value$369,900
Rent$1,423
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$550,770
Housing Units1,601
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain67.3 in/yr
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.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
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.