Dufur, OR

Oregon

Dufur is a small town in Oregon with a population of 841. Residents earn $86,250 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
841 Population 1,425/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $34,857 per capita
$315,100 Home Value $413,599 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$315,100 home value, $1,326/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,250
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $315,100
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,326
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Dufur Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population841
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$34,857
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,393M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$315,100
Rent$1,326
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$413,599

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation1,339 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+89.7%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute17 min
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Is Dufur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dufur receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Dufur stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dufur is $86,250, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dufur is $315,100, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Dufur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Dufur has a population of 841 with a density of 1,425 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 6.2% Hispanic.

Population

841
Total Population
1,425
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Dufur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dufur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dufur is $86,250, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Dufur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,250
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,857
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
IRS Avg AGI$65,376

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,108
County GDP$2,393M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare86
Retail105
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,511
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Dufur is $315,100, 12% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,326 (14% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $413,599.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$315,100
12% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$413,599

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,326
14% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,511
29% above US avg
Effective Rate1.43%
In Dufur, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dufur vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma12.8%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity20.3%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate69.6%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities86

Crime Rates: Dufur vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disasters637

Safety Score

Dufur has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Coordinates45.4531°N, 121.1288°W
County FIPS41065
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 45.5%

Winner: Republican by 5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+89.7%
School Test Score5.14
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities86
Restaurants76
Retail Stores105

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Work from Home7.1%

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