Manzanita, OR

Oregon

Manzanita is a small town in Oregon with a population of 581. Residents earn $98,125 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
581 Population 709/sq mi density
$98,125 Median Income $81,523 per capita
$682,300 Home Value $803,500 Zillow
$1,693 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$98,125 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$682,300 home value, $1,693/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,125
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $682,300
142% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.8%
69% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,693
46% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Manzanita Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population581
Median Age68.2 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,125
Per Capita$81,523
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,475M
Commute47 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$682,300
Rent$1,693
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$803,500

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Elevation40 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+89.0%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute47 min
Libraries7

Is Manzanita a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manzanita receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Manzanita stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manzanita is $98,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Manzanita among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manzanita is $682,300, making it a premium housing market at 142% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,693 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Manzanita is a highly educated community — 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Manzanita experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Manzanita has a population of 581 with a density of 709 people per square mile. The median age is 68.2 years, 75% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

581
Total Population
709
People / sq mi
68.2yrs
Median Age
75% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Manzanita vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.7%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Manzanita vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manzanita is $98,125, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Manzanita vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,125
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$81,523
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$70,743

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$1,475M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare50
Retail106
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.5 min
Work from Home21.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Manzanita is $682,300, 142% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,693 (46% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $803,500.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$682,300
142% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$803,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,693
46% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Manzanita, 30.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 17.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Manzanita vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma12.4%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity17.4%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate72.0%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access63.4%
Healthcare Facilities50

Crime Rates: Manzanita vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Manzanita has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation is 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall76.7 inches
102% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation40 ft (12 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density709/sq mi
Coordinates45.7166°N, 123.9351°W
County FIPS41057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.8%
69% above US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density709/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants137
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.5 min
Work from Home21.5%

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