Oregon
Dunes City is a small town in Oregon with a population of 1,358. Residents earn $71,125 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dunes City receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dunes City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dunes City is $71,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dunes City is $514,900, making it a premium housing market at 83% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Dunes City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,125 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,502 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,004 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,170 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,086 |
| County GDP | $3,271M |
| Restaurants | 175 |
| Healthcare | 193 |
| Retail | 238 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,041 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.78% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $514,900 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $604,824 |
| Median List Price | $830,000 |
| Median List Price | $830,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $361 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $694 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,041 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.78% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,129/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 193 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 68.1 inches |
| 79% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 175 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9105°N, 124.0911°W |
| County FIPS | 41011 |
Winner: Republican by 19.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 193 |
| Restaurants | 175 |
| Retail Stores | 238 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |