Hermiston, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,406 Population 2,294/sq mi density
$67,128 Median Income $29,540 per capita
$244,700 Home Value $345,761 Zillow
$1,009 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
318 Violent Crime/100K 3,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,128 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$244,700 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hermiston, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,128
11% below
$29,540 per capita
Home Value
$244,700
13% below
Zillow: $345,761
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
13% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
16% below
3,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Hermiston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
87%
Rent
87%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hermiston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hermiston residents earn a median household income of $67,128 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,540. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hermiston is $244,700 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,761. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 28.2% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Hermiston reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,245/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Hermiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hermiston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,406
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,294/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,128
Per Capita$29,540
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

A+
Home Value$244,700
Rent$1,009
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$345,761
Housing Units6,971
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent318/100K
Property3,245/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation483 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hermiston was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.