At a Glance
Median Income
$62,552
$34,777 per capita
Home Value
$272,600
Zillow: $364,098
Median Rent
$921/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.6% smoking rate
How Island City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Island City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Island City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Island City residents earn a median household income of $62,552 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,777. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Island City is $272,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,098. Median rent is $921/month, with 30.6% 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 1981.
Education
28.3% of adults in Island City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Island City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,165
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,552
Per Capita$34,777
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A
Home Value$272,600
Rent$921
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$364,098
Housing Units501
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,738 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute10 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Island City was founded in 1904.
The median home in Island City was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.