Dunes City, OR

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,358 Population 505/sq mi density
$71,125 Median Income $52,502 per capita
$514,900 Home Value $604,824 Zillow
$694 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$514,900 home value, $694/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,125
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $514,900
83% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.5%
12% lower than US avg
Median Rent $694
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,358
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,125
Per Capita$52,502
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$3,271M
Commute16 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$514,900
Rent$694
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$604,824

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain68.1 in/yr
Elevation175 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Libraries8

Is Dunes City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Dunes City has a population of 1,358 with a density of 505 people per square mile. The median age is 65.1 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 5.2% Hispanic.

Population

1,358
Total Population
505
People / sq mi
65.1yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Dunes City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dunes City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dunes City is $71,125, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Dunes City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,125
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$52,502
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,086
County GDP$3,271M

Business (County)

Restaurants175
Healthcare193
Retail238
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.7 min
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Dunes City is $514,900, 83% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $694 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $604,824.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$514,900
83% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$604,824
Median List Price$830,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$830,000
$/Sq Ft$361
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$694
40% below 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-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
Effective Rate0.78%
In Dunes City, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.1% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dunes City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma12.7%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access77.7%
Healthcare Facilities193

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Dunes City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation is 68.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall68.1 inches
79% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation175 ft (53 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates43.9105°N, 124.0911°W
County FIPS41011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.5%
12% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density505/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants175
Retail Stores238

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.7 min
Work from Home16.9%

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