At a Glance
Median Income
$108,382
$57,231 per capita
Home Value
$657,100
Zillow: $512,005
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
3,480/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Eagle Crest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Crest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle Crest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Crest residents earn a median household income of $108,382 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,231. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Crest is $657,100 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,005. Median rent is $2,009/month, with 18.1% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Eagle Crest reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,480/100K.
Education
55.6% of adults in Eagle Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Crest has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,890
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,382
Per Capita$57,231
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
B
Home Value$657,100
Rent$2,009
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$512,005
Housing Units2,173
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property3,480/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain8.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,621 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Eagle Crest was founded in 1985.
The median home in Eagle Crest was built in 2003.
34.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.