At a Glance
Median Income
$85,966
$46,407 per capita
Home Value
$522,100
Zillow: $610,184
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Gearhart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gearhart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gearhart a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gearhart residents earn a median household income of $85,966 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,407. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gearhart is $522,100 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $610,184. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 30.0% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Gearhart reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,241/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.5% of adults in Gearhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gearhart has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,959
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,048/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,966
Per Capita$46,407
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
B
Home Value$522,100
Rent$1,089
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$610,184
Housing Units1,473
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,241/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute14 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gearhart was founded in 1918.
The median home in Gearhart was built in 1980.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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