La Pine, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Deschutes County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,510 Population 352/sq mi density
$54,946 Median Income $26,582 per capita
$327,100 Home Value $402,552 Zillow
$1,046 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,946 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$327,100 home value, $1,046/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

La Pine, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,946
27% below
$26,582 per capita
Home Value
$327,100
16% above
Zillow: $402,552
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
10% below
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How La Pine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
116%
Rent
90%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Pine 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

La Pine residents earn a median household income of $54,946 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,582. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,562 business establishments, including 699 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Pine is $327,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,552. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 32.0% 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 1997.

Education

10.2% of adults in La Pine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Pine has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,510
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,946
Per Capita$26,582
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

B
Home Value$327,100
Rent$1,046
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$402,552
Housing Units1,000
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,230 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

La Pine was founded in 2006.
The median home in La Pine was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 699 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.