At a Glance
Median Income
$42,357
$30,797 per capita
Home Value
$239,700
Zillow: $300,044
Median Rent
$710/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Myrtle Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myrtle Point a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Myrtle Point residents earn a median household income of $42,357 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,797. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myrtle Point is $239,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,044. Median rent is $710/month, with 36.3% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Myrtle Point reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 998/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Myrtle Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myrtle Point has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,689
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,357
Per Capita$30,797
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
B
Home Value$239,700
Rent$710
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$300,044
Housing Units1,224
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property998/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Myrtle Point was founded in 1887.
The median home in Myrtle Point was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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