Harbor, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Curry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,154 Population 1,122/sq mi density
$57,778 Median Income $44,313 per capita
$316,600 Home Value $471,555 Zillow
$1,279 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,778 median income, 3.4% 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

Harbor, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,778
23% below
$44,313 per capita
Home Value
$316,600
12% above
Zillow: $471,555
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
10% above
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
112%
Rent
110%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harbor 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

Harbor residents earn a median household income of $57,778 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,313. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 920 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harbor is $316,600 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,555. Median rent is $1,279/month, with 31.5% 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 1983.

Education

27.0% of adults in Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 78.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,154
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density1,122/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,778
Per Capita$44,313
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

B+
Home Value$316,600
Rent$1,279
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$471,555
Housing Units1,246
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain78.0 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Harbor was founded in 1894.
The median home in Harbor was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.