At a Glance
Median Income
$56,590
$24,633 per capita
Home Value
$291,400
Zillow: $360,013
Median Rent
$942/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
460/100K
2,427/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Madras Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Madras a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madras residents earn a median household income of $56,590 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,633. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madras is $291,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,013. Median rent is $942/month, with 34.9% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Madras reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,427/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Madras hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madras has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population7,596
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,590
Per Capita$24,633
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
B+
Home Value$291,400
Rent$942
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$360,013
Housing Units2,525
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property2,427/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Madras was founded in 1911.
The median home in Madras was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.