Dufur, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wasco County County

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 $420,965 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 2.7% 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

Dufur, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,250
15% above
$34,857 per capita
Home Value
$315,100
12% above
Zillow: $420,965
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
14% above
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Dufur Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
112%
Rent
114%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dufur a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dufur residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,857. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dufur is $315,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,965. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 22.1% 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 1977.

Education

24.4% of adults in Dufur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population841
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans18.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$34,857
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$315,100
Rent$1,326
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$420,965
Housing Units398
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation1,339 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Dufur was founded in 1893.
The median home in Dufur was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.