At a Glance
Median Income
$69,464
$38,203 per capita
Home Value
$418,400
Zillow: $579,409
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
355/100K
3,253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Nehalem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nehalem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nehalem a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nehalem residents earn a median household income of $69,464 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,203. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nehalem is $418,400 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,409. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 18.3% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Nehalem reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,253/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Nehalem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nehalem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population225
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,464
Per Capita$38,203
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
B
Home Value$418,400
Rent$1,167
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$579,409
Housing Units159
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent355/100K
Property3,253/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Nehalem was founded in 1889.
The median home in Nehalem was built in 1990.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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