Harbor, OR

Oregon

Harbor is a small town in Oregon with a population of 2,154. Residents earn $57,778 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,154 Population 1,122/sq mi density
$57,778 Median Income $44,313 per capita
$316,600 Home Value
$1,279 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,778 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$316,600 home value, $1,279/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,778
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $316,600
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.0%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,279
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,154
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density1,122/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,778
Per Capita$44,313
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$964M
Commute15 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$316,600
Rent$1,279
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain78.0 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute15 min
Libraries5

Is Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harbor is $57,778, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harbor is $316,600, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,279 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Harbor has a population of 2,154 with a density of 1,122 people per square mile. The median age is 69.5 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.5%), with 5% Hispanic.

Population

2,154
Total Population
1,122
People / sq mi
69.5yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harbor is $57,778, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,778
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,313
Avg Weekly Wage$953
IRS Avg AGI$65,752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)920
County GDP$964M

Business (County)

Restaurants122
Healthcare89
Retail99
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,784
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Harbor is $316,600, 12% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,279 (10% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$316,600
12% above US avg
Median List Price$520,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$520,000
$/Sq Ft$428
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,279
10% above 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-Occupied72.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,784
8% above US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Harbor, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma13.0%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Checkup Rate69.1%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access91.6%
Healthcare Facilities89

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Harbor has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 78.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall78.0 inches
105% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation109 ft (33 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density1,122/sq mi
Coordinates42.0367°N, 124.2520°W
County FIPS41015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 40.6%

Winner: Republican by 16.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.0%
20% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,122/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities89
Restaurants122
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Work from Home9.1%

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