Oregon · Metropolitan Area
Gaston is a small town in Oregon with a population of 683. Residents earn $117,188 per year, which is 56% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gaston receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Gaston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gaston is $117,188, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Gaston among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Gaston is $432,300, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Gaston is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 149 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,840 per 100,000, 45% above the national average.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Gaston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,188 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,736 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,459 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,766 |
| County GDP | $63,190M |
| Restaurants | 1,354 |
| Healthcare | 2,261 |
| Retail | 1,589 |
| Manufacturing | 705 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,390 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $432,300 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $658,259 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,536 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,390 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,261 |
| Total Violent | 149.5/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 149.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,840.1/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,541.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 299.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4349°N, 123.1451°W |
| County FIPS | 41067 |
Winner: Democrat by 34 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,009/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,261 |
| Restaurants | 1,354 |
| Retail Stores | 1,589 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |