Dunes City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Coos County County

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 $619,456 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 23.5% income on 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, 1.8% 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

Dunes City, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,125
5% below
$52,502 per capita
Home Value
$514,900
83% above
Zillow: $619,456
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Dunes City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
183%
Rent
60%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunes City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunes City residents earn a median household income of $71,125 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,502. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunes City is $514,900 , 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $619,456. Median rent is $694/month, with 23.5% 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 1979.

Education

29.5% of adults in Dunes City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 68.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,358
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,125
Per Capita$52,502
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

C+
Home Value$514,900
Rent$694
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$619,456
Housing Units802
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain68.1 in/yr
Elevation175 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Dunes City was founded in 1963.
The median home in Dunes City was built in 1979.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.